The Seoul tournament kickstarts the Asian swing, giving players a fresh chance to reset after the grind of the summer hard courts. It’s a mix of established names trying to finish the year on a high and younger talents eager to make a statement. With quick conditions rewarding clean ball-striking, the first round already throws up a few intriguing battles.

WTA Seoul Day 1 Predictions

Maya Joint vs Linda Fruhvirtova

Head-to-Head: first meeting

Maya Joint has enjoyed a rocky stretch on hard courts, unable to build on the form and confidence that saw her lift the title in Eastbourne a few months ago with her aggressive game. Linda Fruhvirtova had to come through qualifying in Seoul and looked sharp in her final match to earn her place in the draw. This will be their first meeting, and it

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