Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA Madrid match.
Both Marta Kostyuk and Anastasia Potapova encountered challenges in their previous round, each dropping a set to their opponents. Their forthcoming head-to-head clash is expected to be a lengthy encounter.
Marta Kostyuk
In the third round, Marta Kostyuk faced Veronika Kudermetova. The opening set went perfectly for Kostyuk, who dominated 6:0. Kudermetova was pushed back onto the baseline and struggled to mount any meaningful attacks. The next two sets were far more competitive (4:6, 6:4). Marta Kostyuk's victory was largely built on her serve, as she posted higher percentages in both first serve (68% to 61%) and second serve (50% to 39%).
Anastasia Potapova
Anastasia Potapova took on Sofia Kenin in the third round. An early service break cost Potapova the opening set, which she lost 4:6. The second set also proved tense, but at 4:4, she converted a break point to seize control. The third set remained closely contested, ultimately decided by a full tiebreak, with Potapova edging it 8:6.
Marta Kostyuk vs Anastasia Potapova Prediction
Both players spent around two and a half hours on court in their previous matches. This is likely to influence their upcoming contest, with errors expected from both sides, thereby increasing the chances of a drawn-out battle. Based on this, our prediction leans towards Total Over in total games.
