WTA Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Diana Shnaider vs Alycia Parks
The first WTA 1000 event of the season kicks off in Doha with some mouth-watering encounters as the elite of the women’s sport attempt to dethrone Iga Swiatek, who has won the last three championships. Who will advance? We have predictions for every WTA Doha Open match.
WTA Doha Day 1 Predictions Including Diana Shnaider vs Alycia Parks
Anna Kalinskaya vs Cristina Bucsa
Head–to–Head: Kalinskaya 2 vs 0 Bucsa
Anna Kalinskaya had a torrid start to the season after losing both first-round matches at Brisbane and Adelaide before withdrawing from the Australian Open. She did string together a couple of wins to make it to the semifinal in Singapore before retiring again to runner-up Ann Li.
Cristina Bucsa showed the defensive side of her game and perhaps more resilience to make it into the main draw here in Doha. While she can make this a difficult encounter for the Russians, Kalinskaya has been dominant in their previous meetings, and even though she might not hit full gear, she will still have enough to outmuscle her opponent and advance to the next round.
Prediction: Kalinskaya in 3.
Liudmila Samsonova vs Lulu Sun
Head–to–Head: First Meeting