{"id":78314,"date":"2025-01-15T02:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T07:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=78314"},"modified":"2025-01-14T21:12:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T02:12:59","slug":"australian-open-day-5-womens-predictions-rybakina-jovic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/01\/15\/australian-open-day-5-womens-predictions-rybakina-jovic\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open Day 5 Women’s Predictions Including Elena Rybakina vs Iva Jovic"},"content":{"rendered":"

We wrap up the second round of the Australian Open on Day 5 of the competition, with 16 women’s singles matches on tap Thursday. As always, we here at LWOT share our thoughts on every match. We split the 16 matches between four articles, with the other three featuring Amanda Anisimova vs Emma Raducanu<\/a>, Danielle Collins vs Destanee Aiava<\/a>, and Iga Swiatek vs Rebecca Sramkova<\/a>. Predicting these matches are Jordan Reynolds, Steen Kirby, and Ilemona Onekutu. Who do you think will advance?<\/p>\n

Australian Open Day 5 Women’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Katie Boulter vs Veronika Kudermetova<\/h4>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nBoulter was not at her best against Rebecca Marino but narrowly fought through. She might prefer playing Kudermetova, despite her career being more accomplished than Marino\u2019s. Kudermetova will hit her groundstrokes with pace, which Boulter prefers and often thrives against.
\nPrediction: Boulter in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Steen:<\/em>
\nKudermetova has been impressive at times, Boulter was an impressive 34-22 last season though and her moment is now. She’s set to make a run here.
\nPrediction: Boulter in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Ilemona:<\/em>
\nBoulter\u2019s solid form and power were evident in the first round, but Kudermetova\u2019s aggressive return game could test her serve. If Boulter maintains her composure, she should have the edge.
\nPrediction: Boulter in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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