Ten matches are on the slate in Osaka for Day 2. We here at LWOT cover four of them, including rising star Alexandra Eala’s contest, in this article. The other matchups, including Bianca Andreescu vs Viktorija Golubic and Leylah Fernandez vs Hailey Baptiste, are predicted separately. But who will advance?
WTA Osaka Day 2 Predictions
Jaqueline Cristian vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto
Head-to-head: First meeting
It has been a challenging few months for Cocciaretto. She last won two matches in the main draw of a WTA 250-level or higher tournament at Wimbledon. The Italian possesses slightly more overall power than Cristian, who relies on her forehand to attack. Despite her difficult run, this is a good matchup for Cocciaretto, and an ideal chance to get a main draw victory.
Prediction: Cocciar