The WTA Miami Open second round features exciting matchups as top seeds enter the draw. Naomi Osaka faces Liudmila Samsonova, while Magda Linette looks to build momentum against Ekaterina Alexandrova. Sorana Cirstea takes on Danielle Collins, and Zheng Qinwen aims to extend her strong form against Lauren Davis. Who do you think will come out on top?
WTA Miami Day 3 Predictions
Sorana Cirstea vs Danielle Collins
Head-to-Head: Collins 2-0 Cirstea
Danielle Collins leads Sorana Cirstea 2-0 in their head-to-head, including a straight-sets win in Miami last year. Cirstea enters the second round after beating Elisabetta Cocciaretto, while Collins has shown renewed determination since reversing her retirement decision. With her past success against Cirstea and strong form, Collins holds the edge in this matchup.
Prediction: Collins in 3
Zheng Qinwen vs Lauren Davis
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Zheng Qinwen, fresh off a quarterfinal run at Indian Wells, faces Lauren Davis in their first-ever meeting. Davis secured her first tour-level win of the season in round one but will need a strong performance to challenge the in-form Zheng. Given Zheng’s recent success, she enters as the clear favorite.
Prediction: Zheng in 2
Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Magda Linette
Head-to-Head: Linette 3-2 Alexandrova
Magda Linette leads Ekaterina Alexandrova 3-2 in their head-to-head and started strong in Miami with a win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. While she hasn’t won back-to-back matches since Doha, Alexandrova’s inconsistency gives her a good opportunity to break that streak. With her solid baseline game and past success in this matchup, Linette has the edge to advance.
Prediction: Linette in 3
Naomi Osaka vs Liudmila Samsonova
Head-to-Head: Osaka 1-1 Samsonova
Naomi Osaka and Liudmila Samsonova are tied 1-1 in their head-to-head, with both wins coming in 2024. Osaka battled past Yuliia Starodubtseva in round one for her first win since the Australian Open, while Samsonova received a bye. With momentum from her opening win and comfort on Miami’s courts, Osaka holds a slight edge.
Prediction: Osaka in 3
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