{"id":78478,"date":"2025-01-17T02:30:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T07:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=78478"},"modified":"2025-01-16T21:43:31","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T02:43:31","slug":"australian-open-day-7-womens-predictions-swiatek-raducanu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/01\/17\/australian-open-day-7-womens-predictions-swiatek-raducanu\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Open Day 7 Women&#8217;s Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Emma Raducanu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We wrap up the third round of the Australian Open on Day 7, with eight women&#8217;s matches to decide who reaches Round 4. As always, us here at LastWordOnTennis will share their thoughts on all matches. We split the day&#8217;s eight matches between this and a separate article&#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/01\/17\/australian-open-day-7-womens-predictions-navarro-jabeur\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">featuring Emma Navarro vs Ons Jabeur<\/a>. Predicting these matches are Jordan Reynolds, Manuel Traquete, and Andreas Pelekis. Who do you think will advance?<\/p>\n<h2>Australian Open Day 7 Women&#8217;s Predictions<\/h2>\n<h4>Elena Rybakina vs Dayana Yastremska<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jordan:<\/em><br \/>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/category\/australian-open\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Australian Open<\/a> brings out the best in Yastremska. Rybakina would probably back herself to win very comfortably at any other venue. The 2022 Wimbledon champion\u2019s superior serve might still prove the difference, but Yastremska has a chance if her powerful groundstrokes are working.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rybakina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Manuel:<\/em><br \/>\nRybakina is a former finalist at this event and always one of the main favorites in every Slam she enters. She has been playing quite well so far in this tournament and should have the very clear edge here.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rybakina in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Andreas:<\/em><br \/>\nThere should be plenty of winners and hard-hitting groundstrokes in this match, and both players have performed well leading up to this match. The Ukrainian has impressed, losing only six games despite the heavy pressure of facing semifinal points. However, Rybakina should have the tools and experience to win in two close sets. She\u2019ll also use her reliable serve to get a hold on the match.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rybakina in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a  id=\"yOj3uvhWRsp76n99W98evw\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2193284977\" 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:'yOj3uvhWRsp76n99W98evw',sig:'Lf5dVt2RpDPqvODTb3MRN-TMPqvDeTqYeayDCLGLaVc=',w:'594px',h:'390px',items:'2193284977',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Yulia Putintseva vs Daria Kasatkina<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jordan:<\/em><br \/>\nThis has the potential to be the longest women\u2019s match of the tournament. Both players rely on wearing down their opponents with repeated long rallies. While Putintseva possesses more variety, Kasatkina has been locked in so far and is backed to stay the course better.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Kasatkina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Manuel:<\/em><br \/>\nThere&#8217;s very little to choose between both players and their previous matchups showed just how evenly matched they are, but Kasatkina is the slightly more consistent player and should have the slighest of edges going in.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Kasatkina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Andreas:<\/em><br \/>\nIt\u2019s been a great start to the season for the Kazakh, but Kasatkina has showcased an impressive array of counterpunching tennis this week and not losing a set. Look for her run to continue, given her two wins in this matchup and confidence.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Kasatkina in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a  id=\"U52Si9gtQPRyCZPEVlsIXA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2194124488\" 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:'U52Si9gtQPRyCZPEVlsIXA',sig:'khjDo6OGF7f_WADMu7Ht5RmM4ZGnPwR4VSyA_WgO3K0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2194124488',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Elina Svitolina vs Jasmine Paolini<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jordan:<\/em><br \/>\nBoth women possess similar styles that combine great athleticism with a preference for attacking with their forehands. Paolini\u2019s results last year show she implements it slightly better than Svitolina at her best. The Ukrainian will probably need to serve well to have a chance.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Paolini in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Manuel:<\/em><br \/>\nIt should be another very close matchup, but Paolini has quickly transformed herself into one of the most reliable and consistent Grand Slam performers and has the slight edge on paper.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Paolini in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Andreas:<\/em><br \/>\nPaolini\u2019s groundstrokes have particularly impressed at the Australian Open, and her 6-2 6-3 win over Renata Zaraz\u00faa on Thursday showcased that power. Svitolina will be fired up for this matchup, but the Italian has too much confidence right now. Her fast movement will also help her in the many long rallies that should be expected because of Svitolina\u2019s defense.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Paolini in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a  id=\"8qMcVb0uRFFU3K4jm-soww\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2194218692\" 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:'8qMcVb0uRFFU3K4jm-soww',sig:'qnbx-y6DoX7v9E1Lv1ShlD4iYG6mTcR55xrT_FPvz1o=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'2194218692',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Iga Swiatek vs Emma Raducanu<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jordan:<\/em><br \/>\nRaducanu\u2019s performance against Amanda Anisimova in the last round was her best since returning from a severe injury at the start of last year. But she will need to be even better to have a chance against Swiatek. The world No. 2\u2019s level in the opening two matches was the most impressive of any women\u2019s player and she looks to be playing with freedom under new coach Wim Fissette.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Swiatek in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Manuel:<\/em><br \/>\nSwiatek has won all eight sets that the pair have played and that trend should continue here. While she has often been upset in Slams outside Roland Garros, Swiatek is already an all-time great who looks primed to win many more Slams still, while Raducanu is yet to back up her <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/category\/us-open\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">US Open<\/a> 2021 run.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Swiatek in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Andreas:<\/em><br \/>\nThis will likely be a primetime showdown that brings in a big TV audience and camaraderie. However, I don\u2019t think Raducanu has the weapons to make this match that competitive. Swiatek hasn\u2019t been challenged in her first two matches and has won all three of her matches against Raducanu historically. Unless the Brit can outhit Swiatek early on, the World #2 will reach the second week.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Swiatek in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We wrap up the third round of the Australian Open on Day 7, with eight women&#8217;s matches to decide who reaches Round 4. As always, us here at LastWordOnTennis will share their thoughts on all matches. We split the day&#8217;s eight matches between this and a separate article&#8211;featuring Emma Navarro vs Ons Jabeur. 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