WTA Monastir Day 2 Predictions: Greet Minnen vs. Maria Timofeeva Preview
On Day 2 of the 2024 WTA Jasmin Open in Monastir, Tunisia, ten singles matches will take place on Tuesday. The day will kick off with 4th seed Nadia Podoroska facing Antonia Ruzic on Center Court, while the final match will feature Ann Li taking on Kristina Mladenovic. Who do you think will emerge victorious? Be sure to check out our separate article for predictions on the rest of the day’s matchups.
WTA Monastir Day 2 Match Predictions
Antonia Ruzic vs. Nadia Podoroska
Head-to-head: First meeting
Nadia Podoroska has had a challenging time since the grass season, managing to progress past the first round only once, although she did win that tournament in Barranquilla. Known for her ability to perform well at altitude, she will need to replicate that success in these somewhat less favorable conditions. After a disappointing performance against Diana Shnaider at the US Open, she faces Antonia Ruzic, who presents a less daunting challenge. This could be an opportunity for Podoroska to secure another victory.
Prediction: Podoroska in 2 sets
Sonay Kartal vs. Jaqueline Cristian
Head-to-head: Cristian leads 1-0
Sonay Kartal previously dominated the ITF Tour but faced setbacks against higher-level competition and health issues. Now making a comeback, she appears to be in better form, but we’ll see how she performs against quality opponents. With some winning momentum behind her, her versatile game might force Jaqueline Cristian into making errors.
Prediction: Kartal in 3 sets
Rebeka Masarova vs. Zeynep Sonmez
Head-to-head: First meeting
Rebeka Masarova has struggled to maintain the success of her impressive 2023 season and is now outside the Top 100. However, her talent remains evident, suggesting she could bounce back. Zeynep Sonmez, having gained confidence after qualifying for the main draw, offers a more basic skill set with fewer standout attributes.
Prediction: Masarova in 2 sets
Ann Li vs. Kristina Mladenovic
Head-to-head: First meeting
Kristina Mladenovic’s win percentage for the year remains below 50%, despite a surprising run in Figueira da Foz. However, her overall performance has not shown significant improvement, leaving her singles career in question. With a tendency for double faults, she could be vulnerable against a solid but unspectacular player like Ann Li, who is likely to capitalize on her mistakes.
Prediction: Li in 2 sets
Greet Minnen vs. Maria Timofeeva
Head-to-head: First meeting
Maria Timofeeva’s ranking now hinges on her performance at the Australian Open following her title run as a lucky loser in Budapest. With few wins in recent outings, her victory over junior compatriot Alina Korneeva in qualifying was a notable achievement, especially as Korneeva returns from injury. However, Greet Minnen is the stronger ball-striker, and if she can leverage her powerful inside-out forehand, she should have the upper hand.
Prediction: Minnen in 3 sets
Source: https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2024/09/09/wta-monastir-day-2-predictions-minnen-timofeeva/