WTA Guangzhou day 3 predictions including Parry vs Danilovic

This week’s WTA event in Guangzhou looks to offer a great opportunity for an unknown player to win a rare title at this level, with a field that doesn’t see anyone ranked higher than No. 48. As such, Day 3 will feature matchups between relatively ranked players, but those matches should be pretty tight overall, with each player giving their all to make a strong run here.

WTA Guangzhou Day 3 Predictions

Lucia Bronzetti vs. Jaqueline Cristian

Head to head: Cristian 3-0 Bronzetti

On paper this is an extremely even match between two players of a similar level, but the reality is that all their previous matchups have ended in straight set wins for Cristian. That said, this will be their first meeting on a hard court, so the dynamics could be very different and you would have to imagine that Bronzetti will have their day in this match at some point.
Prediction: Bronzetti in 3

Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Han Shi

Head to head: first meeting

On paper, this should be the most one-sided match of the day, with such a big difference in rankings and even form. The only advantage Shi has in theory is home advantage and she played better here in the first round than recently. That said, Bouzas Maneiro should have a clear lead here and make it to the next round.
Prediction: Bouzas Maneiro in 2

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Xiyu Wang vs. Sijia Wei

Head to head: Wang 1-0 Wei

This all-Chinese matchup should be quite interesting. Both players have been struggling lately, but actually played quite well in the first round and won in straight sets. Their previous match ended in an easy victory for Wang, but Wei was only 15 at the time, so it should be a completely different story now and it could very well be the whole distance.
Prediction: Cheek in 3

Diane Parry vs. Olga Danilovic

Head to head: first meeting

On paper, this should be the best match of the day, both in terms of the players’ rankings and how well they’ve performed recently, with both great results recently and strong performances in the first round here. It should be a highly competitive affair, decided on the basis of a few key points here and there, with whoever can hold their nerve best will come through.
Prediction: Danilovic in 3

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