{"id":37545,"date":"2021-06-15T00:34:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T04:34:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=37545"},"modified":"2021-06-15T00:34:56","modified_gmt":"2021-06-15T04:34:56","slug":"wta-berlin-open-day-2-predictions-kudermetova-muchova","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2021\/06\/15\/wta-berlin-open-day-2-predictions-kudermetova-muchova\/","title":{"rendered":"WTA Berlin Open Day 2 Predictions Including Veronika Kudermetova vs Karolina Muchova"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It certainly takes some time to adjust from the red dirt to the lightening quick grass. Yet, not for Ekaterina Alexandrova, who made quick work of her compatriot Anna Kalinskaya on the first day of the WTA Berlin Open. And Alize Cornet found the grass much more to her liking, dropping just four games while defeating American Amanda Anisimova. How will the women adjust to this surface on Day 2? We also predict the rest of the matches <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2021\/06\/14\/wta-berlin-open-day-2-predictions-petkovic-azarenka\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">in a separate article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>WTA Berlin Open Day 2 Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h4><strong>Hailey Baptiste vs Jessica Pegula<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>First meeting<\/p>\n<p>Hailey Baptiste and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2021\/02\/16\/jessica-pegula-australian-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Jessica Pegula<\/a> have never met in a WTA match. But you can be certain the fellow countrywomen are quite familiar with each other\u2019s games. Baptiste qualified for her main draw berth. Perhaps an advantage in the familiarity of the courts. Yet, Pegula is in excellent form. In fact, Pegula has been on an upward trajectory since her Citi Open in 2019. The power off Baptiste\u2019s racquet won\u2019t prove too difficult for the World #26.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Pegula in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"1DwF9d1ARR95k_8ormhgbg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1231209345\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'1DwF9d1ARR95k_8ormhgbg',sig:'tx046mdyoccL6clS6l_h4yp4-4r2wMDlRXfECDuRV4Y=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1231209345',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Angelique Kerber vs Misaki Doi<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>Kerber 5-0 Doi<\/p>\n<p>So far, 2021 has not been Angelique Kerber\u2019s year. The German counterpuncher hasn\u2019t found much success. Roland Garros saw the World #27 exit in the first round at the hands of qualifier Anhelina Kalnina. In Kerber\u2019s defense, clay has never been her strongest surface. Grass may prove a much better opportunity for the struggling Kerber.<\/p>\n<p>Misaki Doi hasn\u2019t fared much better. The Japanese was exited in her opener in her last four tournaments. Yet, Doi hasn\u2019t performed well on grass. After a two year absence from this surface, it may be a big ask to go toe to toe with a player of Kerber\u2019s caliber. In the battle of two slumping players, Kerber has the better pedigree and absolutely commands in their head to head.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Kerber in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"modfjptkSN9tW58x22WmDQ\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1320774457\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'modfjptkSN9tW58x22WmDQ',sig:'WVkBwhsPjWwTnxozAx15yDkFiKEVXjMae0LqlllfoaA=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1320774457',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Garbine Muguruza vs Sorana Cirstea<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>Muguruza 3-0 Cirstea<\/p>\n<p>Despite a poor showing on the clay, Garbine Muguruza has demonstrated her chops on grass. The Spaniard was the 2018 Wimbledon champion. Grass certainly aligns well with Muguruza\u2019s quick-paced game and big serve.<\/p>\n<p>Sorana Cirstea\u2019s solid clay court swing was a big confidence builder. The Romanian now finds herself back in the Top 50. \u00a0That level of belief will make Cirstea a dangerous competitor. I can\u2019t image that Cirstea can bounce Muguruza at the first hurdle. But, this will be no easy win either.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Muguruza in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"A1eH-54ISjF3WM35ZhtyVw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/978742486\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'A1eH-54ISjF3WM35ZhtyVw',sig:'fPqKJo1keHqYgC-VVDaMRIABVgbaR7qDl2eUS-FCMTI=',w:'594px',h:'379px',items:'978742486',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Veronika Kudermetova vs Karolina Muchova<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Head to head: <\/strong>First meeting<\/p>\n<p>This is really the popcorn match of the day. Two in form players, perhaps playing the best tennis of their careers. A shame this has to happen in the first round. Karolina Muchova reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals in the last edition of the tournament. So, the lack of play on the surface isn\u2019t of much concern&#8211;Muchova plays quite well on grass. Add to that the Czech\u2019s success since the start of the year, Muchova is definitely favored to win this clash.<\/p>\n<p>Yet Kudermetova has been unrelenting. The Russian claimed the Volvo Car Open title in Charleston in April. She reached the final in Abu Dhabi and semifinal in Istanbul. It\u2019s hard to deny the top form Kudermetova has reached.<\/p>\n<p>Expect a fierce battle here. But I give the slight edge to Muchova who seems to have a higher tennis IQ and will play better in the big moments.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Muchova in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo from Getty.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It certainly takes some time to adjust from the red dirt to the lightening quick grass. Yet, not for Ekaterina Alexandrova, who made quick work of her compatriot Anna Kalinskaya on the first day of the WTA Berlin Open. 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