Coco Gauff Headlines Sunday’s National Bank Open Quarterfinals, Faces Upset Threat Xinyu Wang
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CINCINNATI, OH – August 27, 2023 – Coco Gauff will aim to continue her strong form at the National Bank Open on Sunday, facing a possibly tricky opponent in Xinyu Wang. The quarterfinal clash is set to take place at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, wiht Gauff looking to avenge a recent loss to wang and advance further in the WTA 1000 event.
The National Bank Open, featuring a total prize pool of $2,800,000, has seen several compelling matches leading up to the quarterfinals. Gauff, currently ranked No. 6 in the WTA rankings,is a strong favorite to win the tournament,having previously secured a WTA 1000 title in Cincinnati in 2022.
WTA Cincinnati Day 4 Predictions
Dayana Yastremska vs Viktoriya Tomova
Head-to-head: First meeting
Yastremska has demonstrated extraordinary play at the National Bank Open, with victories over Emma Navarro (6-2, 6-4) and a competitive showing against Elena Rybakina. Tomova typically relies on time to set up her groundstrokes, a luxury Yastremska rarely affords opponents with her aggressive style. The Ukrainian is predicted to secure the win if she maintains her high level of play.
Prediction: Yastremska in 2
Daria Kasatkina vs Lucia Bronzetti
Head-to-head: bronzetti 1-0 Kasatkina
Bronzetti’s opening-round victory over Lin Zhu was a three-set thriller (6-7, 6-2, 7-6). Kasatkina’s matches are often physically demanding, and bronzetti will be hoping to avoid a prolonged battle. While Bronzetti previously defeated Kasatkina, the 15th-seeded Kasatkina is favored to even the score, potentially exploiting any fatigue in her opponent.
Prediction: Kasatkina in 3
Karolina Muchova vs Caroline Garcia
Head-to-head: Garcia 1-0 Muchova
Garcia is nearing the end of her professional career, having announced her retirement at the season’s close. This match presents a notable challenge for her.Muchova’s versatile game and ability to exploit weaknesses are well-suited to counter Garcia’s diminished movement. Garcia will likely struggle to consistently generate enough power to overcome this disadvantage.
Prediction: Muchova in 2
Coco Gauff vs Xinyu Wang
Head-to-head: Gauff 1-1 Wang
Wang previously upset Gauff at the Berlin Open in June, a match that occurred shortly after Gauff’s French open triumph and on a grass court. However, Gauff is expected to perform better on the hard courts of Cincinnati, where she won her first WTA 1000 title in 2022. Despite a recent match in Montreal where she recorded a personal-high of 13 double faults,Gauff is favored to advance,leveraging the favorable conditions and her experience at the venue.
Prediction: Gauff in 2
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