Ten matches are on the slate in Osaka for Day 2. We here at LWOT cover four of them, including rising star Alexandra Eala’s contest, in this article. The other matchups, including Bianca Andreescu vs Viktorija Golubic and Leylah Fernandez vs Hailey Baptiste, are predicted separately. But who will advance?<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: First meeting<\/p>\n
It has been a challenging few months for Cocciaretto. She last won two matches in the main draw of a WTA 250-level or higher tournament at Wimbledon. The Italian possesses slightly more overall power than Cristian, who relies on her forehand to attack. Despite her difficult run, this is a good matchup for Cocciaretto, and an ideal chance to get a main draw victory.<\/p>\n
Prediction: Cocciaretto in 3<\/em><\/p>\n Head-to-head: First meeting<\/p>\n Sramkova’s results and development in the past 12 months have been considerably more impressive than Garland’s, who has yet to break into the Top 100. The Slovakian also plays her most impressive tennis on hard courts. If she is near her best, Garland will not present much of a threat.<\/p>\n Prediction: Sramkova in 2<\/em><\/p>\nRebecca Sramkova vs Joanna Garland<\/h4>\n