The Guangzhou Open is heating up as we reach the quarter final stage, with several exciting matchups set to take place on Day 6. The tournament has already delivered high-quality tennis, and fans can expect more thrilling action as top seeds and rising stars battle for a spot in the semifinals. We, at LWOT, will review each of these eagerly anticipated quarterfinal matches.
WTA Guangzhou Open Quarterfinal Predictions
Katerina Siniakova vs. Bernarda Pera
Head to Head: Siniakova 5-1 Pera
First up, we have Katerina Siniaková, ranked No. 48, holding a record of 4-0 against Bernarda Pera, ranked no.79, in their hard court meetings. Both players have had strong seasons, with Siniakova holding a 36-24 win-loss record and Pera boasting a slightly better 37-22 record. The 28-year-old all-court game and ability to adjust during matches give her an edge, but the 29-year-old’s powerful baseline game has helped her post solid results throughout the year.
Prediction: Siniakova in 3
Mananchaya Sawangkaew vs. Olga Danilovic
Head to Head: Sawangkaew 0-0 Danilović
Serbia’s Olga Danilovic (ranked No. 86) is set to face Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, who ranks outside the top 150 at No. 163. Danilovic has a strong 37-19 win-loss record for the season, while Sawangkaew has been impressive on lower-tier events, amassing a 47-25 record. Though this is their first meeting, the 22-year-old could present a challenge, but the 29-year-old experience and higher-level competition might give her the edge in a closely contested match.
Prediction: Danilovic in 3
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro vs. Caroline Dolehide
Head to Head: Maneiro 0-0 Dolehide
This will be the first meeting between Jessica Bouzas Maneiro and Caroline Dolehide. Maneiro, ranked No. 60, has been in excellent form this season, amassing an impressive 51-22 win-loss record. In contrast, Dolehide, ranked No. 101, has had a more modest season with a 22-26 win-loss record. The 22-year-old’s consistency and ability to dictate play from the baseline should prove too strong for the 26-year-old, whose aggressive style may lead to unforced errors if not executed well.
Prediction: Maneiro in 2
Wang Xiyu vs. Lucia Bronzetti
Head to Head: Xiyu 0-1 Bronzetti
Wang Xiyu and Lucia Bronzetti meet for the second time in their careers to conclude the quarterfinal matches at the Guangzhou Open. Xiyu, currently ranked No. 99, comes into this match with a 28-27 win-loss record for the season. Meanwhile, her opponent, Lucia Bronzetti, ranked No. 84, holds almost a similar 30-32 win-loss record. Both players are having up-and-down seasons, but the Italian has the psychological advantage, having won their only previous encounter in the opening round of the Palermo Ladies Open. The 23-year-old will look to use her powerful groundstrokes, while the 25-year-old consistency from the baseline may give her the edge once again. It is too close to call, but we will give Bronzetti the benefit of the doubt based on her convincing win against Bronzetti in their only match-up.
Prediction: Bronzetti in 3
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