In the ongoing WTA tournament in Ningbo, Day 3 features four intriguing round of 32 matches. Among these is the matchup between Mirra Andreeva and Lin Zhu. Andreeva, a rising star, aims to secure a spot at the WTA Finals and will face the local favorite, Zhu.
Matchup Overview: Mirra Andreeva vs Lin Zhu
Mirra Andreeva holds a 1-0 head-to-head advantage over Lin Zhu. The two players recently met at the China Open, where Andreeva triumphed with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory. The playing conditions in Ningbo resemble those in Beijing, favoring Andreeva’s style.
Despite Zhu having the home crowd on her side, her prior performance suggests it might not be enough to overcome Andreeva’s superior skill set. Given these factors, Andreeva is the clear favorite in this matchup.
Predictions for Other Matches
Day 3 of the tournament also includes predictions for several matches between other talented players:
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Belinda Bencic vs Yuliia Starodubtseva
Head-to-head: First Meeting
Both players won their opening matches comfortably. Bencic, the Olympic Gold Medalist, is skilled at countering aggressive play and is predicted to win this match in straight sets.
Prediction: Bencic in 2
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Ajla Tomljanovic vs Zeynep Sonmez
Head-to-head: Tomljanovic leads 1-0
After a strong victory against Clara Tauson, Tomljanovic seeks to maintain her rhythm. Her ability to dominate in backhand exchanges could give her the edge.
Prediction: Tomljanovic in 3
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Karolina Muchova vs Diana Shnaider
Head-to-head: First Meeting
Shnaider’s left-handedness may pose challenges for Muchova. Although Muchova’s varied game is strong, Shnaider is expected to perform well in this encounter.
Prediction: Shnaider in 3
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Andreeva and Zhu’s match, as well as the other exciting matchups lined up for Day 3. The outcome will have significant implications for the players’ standings in the tournament.
