The remaining WTA Rome round of 32 matches will be completed on Day 6. Coco Gauff, Aryna Sabalenka, and Emma Raducanu are all scheduled to compete for a place in the round of 16. We here at LWOT predict the eight contests here and in a separate article, including Mirra Andreeva vs Linda Noskova.<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: First meeting<\/p>\n
Clay has been Raducanu’s least favored surface since the start of her career, but the Briton dominated Jil Teichmann in the previous round. Kudermetova, who defeated Dubai Tennis Championships winner Amanda Anisimova to set up the meeting with Raducanu, will be a more challenging opponent. The 28-year-old is a former semifinalist in Rome and often produces her best tennis in slower conditions despite her powerful style. Raducanu may fall just short against Kudermetova’s hitting.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Kudermetova in 3<\/em><\/p>\n Head-to-head: Rybakina 3-0 Andreescu<\/p>\n Rybakina easily defeated Andreescu two weeks ago at the Mutua Madrid Open. Andreescu beat Donna Vekic in the last round and could be confident of defending more competently against the Kazakhstani in Rome, where the conditions are slower. However, Rybakina won the 2023 WTA Rome title and usually plays better tennis at the tournament than in Madrid. Andreescu faces an uphill task to avoid a fourth consecutive loss to Rybakina.<\/p>\n Prediction: Rybakina in 2<\/em><\/p>\n Head-to-head: Sabalenka 3-1 Kenin<\/p>\nElena Rybakina vs Bianca Andreescu<\/h4>\n
Aryna Sabalenka vs Sofia Kenin<\/h4>\n