Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the US Open match
Elina Svitolina had a storming last season, but this year her results have slightly dipped, although Svitolina remains very dangerous in Grand Slam tournaments. Specifically at the US Open, she reached the semifinals in 2019, demonstrating she can play good tennis on these courts.
Despite a tough opening round against the unseeded Carla Navarro, Elina looked solid and managed to elevate her game when needed.
Anhelina Kalinina has been underperforming in recent months. A week ago, she lost without a fight to Erika Andreeva, and at the start of the US Open, she dropped a set to Océane Dodin, who had come primarily for the paycheck.
Considering their head-to-head record, it seems to us that Svitolina should win confidently here.
