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The remaining WTA Beijing Round of 64 matches are set to be completed on day four in the Chinese capital, and as always, we at LWOT are providing our predictions for every match on the schedule, including Zheng Qinwen vs. Kamilla Rakhimova, Mirra Andreeva vs. Irina-Camelia Begu, and Aryna Sabalenka vs. Mananchaya Sawangkaew. But who will secure their place in the round of 16?
Beatriz Haddad Maia has been in excellent form in her recent tournaments after a difficult start to the season. She was the runner-up at Tennis in the Land in Cleveland, reached the quarterfinals at the US Open, and won the Korea Open. If she continues playing near her best, Wei Sijia will struggle to keep up. However, with no pressure on the home favorite, who upset Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the previous round, Sijia might play freely and put up a good fight.
Ashlyn Krueger managed to bounce back against Wang Yafan despite making several unforced errors in the first set. The relatively fast conditions in Beijing work well for both players. Wimbledon quarterfinalist Lulu Sun has shown her comfort on quick hard courts, evident from her run to the Monterrey Open final last month. Sun’s left-handed forehand could be the deciding factor, as it may target Krueger’s weaker backhand, though the match is likely to be close.
Karolina Muchova vs Yue Yuan
*Head-to-head: First meeting*
Karolina Muchova was dominant in her first-round match against Anna Blinkova, dropping just two games. Despite being the higher-ranked player and having home support, Yuan Yue enters as the underdog. Muchova’s superior all-around game and talent should prove too much if she maintains her form. For Yuan to have a chance, she’ll need to play aggressively and limit Muchova’s ability to dictate the match.
Prediction: Muchova in 2
Jasmine Paolini vs Clara TausonHead-to-head: First meeting*
Clara Tauson is known for her inconsistency, but her powerful game can be dangerous when she’s on. To succeed, she’ll need to serve exceptionally well and capitalize on Paolini’s second serve, as the Italian’s athleticism and baseline play are much stronger. Tauson might also hope Paolini is a bit rusty since this will be her first match since the US Open. However, Paolini’s defensive skills and overall game likely give her the edge.
