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Alright, tennis fans, with the big guns potentially setting their sights on the WTA Finals, the Hong Kong tournament is serving up a golden opportunity for some rising stars to shine! Day one gave us some cracking matches, and Tuesday promises more of the same. As always, the LWOT team is here to break down every match, so let’s dive in and see who we think will come out on top.
WTA Hong Kong Day 2 Predictions
Moyuka Uchijima vs Emiliana Arango
Head-to-head: First meeting
Okay, both Uchijima and Arango are looking to shake off a bit of a rough patch. Both of them have suffered multiple losing streaks so this is a great opportunity to bounce back. This match could be a real nail-biter. We expect every point will be hard fought. Ultimately, we think Uchijima’s got a bit more potential at this stage of her career and can grind out the victory.
Prediction: Uchijima in 3
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Eudice Chong vs Suzan Lamens
Head-to-head: Chong 1-1 Lamens
On paper, this one looks pretty clear-cut. World #85 Suzan Lamens is up against Eudice Chong, ranked #632. Sadly, for the home crowd, Chong hasn’t been in great form lately. While Lamens hasn’t been tearing up the court either, she’s the stronger player here. An upset would be a big surprise.
Prediction: Lamens in 2
Veronika Erjavec vs Zhang Shuai
Head-to-head: Zhang 1-0 Erjavec
These two just faced off a few days ago in Guangzhou! Erjavec took the first set, but Zhang Shuai battled back to win in three. That recent match is a big clue here. Expect another close contest, decided by small margins. Zhang seems to have a slight edge in form as the season winds down.
Prediction: Zhang in 3
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Anna Kalinskaya vs Kamilla Rakhimova
Head-to-head: Kalinskaya 2-0 Rakhimova
Anna Kalinskaya is definitely a contender to win the whole tournament, and she’s got a favorable first-round matchup. She’s dominated Rakhimova in their previous two meetings, winning all sets pretty comfortably. Kalinskaya is simply the better player and should advance here.
Prediction: Kalinskaya in 2
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