{"id":9510,"date":"2018-08-27T13:30:51","date_gmt":"2018-08-27T17:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=9510"},"modified":"2018-08-27T13:08:33","modified_gmt":"2018-08-27T17:08:33","slug":"panelists-predictions-us-open-day-2-womens-matches-including-caroline-wozniacki-vs-samantha-stosur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2018\/08\/27\/panelists-predictions-us-open-day-2-womens-matches-including-caroline-wozniacki-vs-samantha-stosur\/","title":{"rendered":"Panelists Predictions US Open Day 2 Women&#8217;s Matches&#8211;Including Caroline Wozniacki  vs Samantha Stosur"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to wrap up the opening round of the final Grand Slam of the year. The <a href=\"http:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/us-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">US Open<\/a> has started off with a bang, with top women&#8217;s seed Simona Halep losing on opening day. What does Day 2 have in store? We&#8217;re here to predict it. Today&#8217;s panelists are writers Tracey Essex and Utkarsha Mitra, along with editors Yesh Ginsburg and Steen Kirby. <\/p>\n<h1>Panelists Predictions US Open Day 2 Women&#8217;s Matches<\/h1>\n<h3>Caroline Garcia vs Johanna Konta<\/h3>\n<p><em>Utkarsa:<\/em><br \/>\nIt\u2019s an interesting matchup. Konta leads 3-2. Garcia\u2019s Grand Slam run this year has been much better than Konta\u2019s. Konta\u2019s US Open career has been better than Garcia\u2019s. Both their current form have been similar. But Konta might get the win based due to her experience and a little more match practice post-Wimbledon.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Konta in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Steen:<\/em><br \/>\nGarcia&#8217;s form is slightly better and Konta pulled out of her last tournament, I&#8217;ll back Garcia in what should be a competitive contest.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Garcia in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nCan unseeded Johanna Konta stay on the positive side of her head-to-head record against Caroline Garcia? Probably not, as Garcia\u2019s game and confidence continue to improve, she\u2019d be a tough opponent for Konta in perfect health. While she says she\u2019s feeling better, Konta\u2019s virus will impact her performance. It\u2019ll be a tight two-setter, but it will only take two sets for Garcia to push through.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Garcia in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nKonta has fallen a bit from her peak last year, and Garcia has been playing well. This match could go either way, and should be one of the best Round 1 tilts.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Garcia in 3<\/em><br \/>\n<a id=\"wiAch6SpTQ9fhHQ0BdZ0pQ\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1021994948\" 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:'wiAch6SpTQ9fhHQ0BdZ0pQ',sig:'K7jgUyVTbDy-iNEhWvIUCbZhgiaXW4RP1QjF7YgCWOk=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1021994948',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Taylor Townsend vs Amanda Anisimova<\/h3>\n<p><em>Utkarsa:<\/em><br \/>\nOnly 16 years old, Anisimova has shown bright form and good tennis since her return from injury. This is her first ever main draw match at US Open, against Townsend who hasn\u2019t played a match since Wimbledon and neither has she ever won a main draw match in New York.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Anisimova in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Steen:<\/em><br \/>\nWith Townsend playing a limited schedule lately the favorite is Anisimova, who won five matches between Stanford and Cincy.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Anisimova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nAmanda Anisimova\u2019s stellar two-handed backhand and big serve will be the weapons Taylor Townsend must face, and they\u2019ll likely prove a challenge. Taylor can be a tricky player, but Amanda\u2019s composure and power will see her through in straight sets.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Anisimova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nA few short years ago, Taylor Townsend was the next big thing in American tennis. She hasn&#8217;t quite hit her stride yet, and now 16-year-old Amanda Anisimova is lighting up the game. Expect this to be her first big Grand Slam showing.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Anisimova in 2<\/em><br \/>\n<a id=\"D5cQK99CQIJqFt4OYLbJAA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1018271022\" 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:'D5cQK99CQIJqFt4OYLbJAA',sig:'W7ZAAIjJqBfL0ibzKbtbXJjmW6iZ_pJTA6kILv5ULAE=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1018271022',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Jelena Ostapenko vs Andrea Petkovic<\/h3>\n<p><em>Utkarsa:<\/em><br \/>\nOstapenko\u2019s recent form hasn\u2019t been promising. Petkovic hasn\u2019t been able to qualify for the last two tournaments she entered. In Grand Slams, Ostapenko is always a threat but she can blow hot and cold. Petkovic is more stable and experience helps in Majors.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Petkovic in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Steen:<\/em><br \/>\nWith Petkovic reaching the semis in DC I&#8217;ll back an upset in the rankings as Ostapenko hasn&#8217;t played well since Wimbledon.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Petkovic in 3<\/em><br \/>\n<a id=\"E1zGjkf6ToBDvzeI57rgvg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1016229878\" 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:'E1zGjkf6ToBDvzeI57rgvg',sig:'KnK9tvRroAS-rSfCFy3ctnKyMbawCNHsuGVmk9PYI4g=',w:'396px',h:'594px',items:'1016229878',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><br \/>\n<em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nWith Petkovic\u2019s injury and Ostapenko\u2019s serve askew, this could go either way. Coming into the US Open on a three-match losing streak with 23 double faults may prove daunting for Ostapenko. But she\u2019s a feisty player who doesn\u2019t easily give up. With Petkovic injured, count on Ostapenko to find a way to win, though it will likely take three sets.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Ostapenko in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nBoth players are big names, but neither is anywhere near their best right now. Still, Ostapenko is a Major champion and has the much bigger upside. The match will be on her racket, which is always a better position.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Ostapenko in 3<\/em><br \/>\n<a id=\"LUWMsxM0QTdXKposXtrDpA\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1012692470\" 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:'LUWMsxM0QTdXKposXtrDpA',sig:'pU8f8s68GibhpUgYlQEaxPRDGI25ypByBde3k0TLSQc=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1012692470',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Aryna Sabalenka vs Danielle Collins<\/h3>\n<p><em>Utkarsa:<\/em><br \/>\nThe combined Grand Slam W-L for Sabalenka and Collins is 1-8. Collins has never won a Grand Slam main draw match, and her recent form isn\u2019t impressive either. Sabalenka, one of the most talented ladies right now, is fresh from her Connecticut title run. It\u2019s unlikely she\u2019ll disappoint immediately.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Sabalenka in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Steen:<\/em><br \/>\nPresuming the New Haven champion Sabalenka isn&#8217;t fatigued from her run there she should dominate the inexperienced Collins.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Sabalenka in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nBelarus\u2019 rising young star Aryna Sabalenka has won 11 of her last 13 matches, and comes into the US Open confident, fresh off her New Haven title. American Daniella Collins hasn\u2019t had much success since the Sunshine Double. While she\u2019ll receive a lot of support from her fellow Americans, she probably won\u2019t spend much time on the court. This should be an easy win for Sabalenka in two sets.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Sabalenka in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nSabalenka is coming into this tournament with a good amount of momentum during the US Open Summer Series. Collins, meanwhile, has not done much since <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/2018\/03\/27\/dream-run-continues-for-american-danielle-collins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">her dream run in Miami<\/a> months ago.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Sabalenka in 2<\/em><br \/>\n<a id=\"P0WOPvRaQa5TwLr0EiGbPg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1023363436\" 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:'P0WOPvRaQa5TwLr0EiGbPg',sig:'OXgdaLIxMDv1r0t-qe4e2MyNxXloKRIO2uS6nIJBOik=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1023363436',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Caroline Wozniacki vs Samantha Stosur<\/h3>\n<p><em>Utkarsa:<\/em><br \/>\nStosur won the US Open, but that was back in 2011. Her career, especially in Grand Slams has seen a sharp fall in level ever since. Wozniacki, on the other hand, earned the no. 1 ranking and an elusive maiden Grand Slam title in Australia this year. Her US Open runs over the years have been better than the other three (5 SFs or better in 11 attempts).<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Wozniacki in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Steen:<\/em><br \/>\nWozniacki is in poor form but given her H2H edge against the veteran Stosur I&#8217;ll back her to survive.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Wozniacki in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Tracey:<\/em><br \/>\nSam Stosur does so well at the US Open. It\u2019s hard to imagine her not getting through to the second round. Wozniacki\u2019s injured right leg won\u2019t allow her the sharp defensive skills which has pushed her through many a tough match. Wozniacki will give it her best but Sam Stosur will win in two.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Stosur in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Yesh:<\/em><br \/>\nWozniacki hasn&#8217;t quite become a world-beater since winning her maiden Slam back at the <a href=\"http:\/\/lastwordontennis.com\/australian-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Australian Open<\/a> earlier this year, but she has been playing with more confidence. This could be a tough match against a talented opponent, but I think the Dane should be able to get through.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Wozniacki in 2<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to wrap up the opening round of the final Grand Slam of the year. The US Open has started off with a bang, with top women&#8217;s seed Simona Halep losing on opening day. What does Day 2 have in store? We&#8217;re here to predict it. 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