The last set of Round of 16 matches will take place on Day 4 at the ATX Open, with quarterfinal spots on the line on Austin’s outdoor hard courts. The tournament so far has featured a mix of straightforward wins and hard-fought comebacks, and that contrast is reflected in this lineup. Some players arrive with momentum from dominant performances, while others have already shown resilience under pressure. With conditions favoring aggressive baseline play and solid serving, these matchups could hinge on who settles in quickest and manages the big points best. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule. But who will advance?
WTA Austin Day 4 Predictions
Anastasia Zhakharova vs Ashlyn Krueger
Head-to-Head: First meeting
Zakharova had to dig deep after dropping the first set to Stoiana, battling back in the next two to advance. Krueger, on the other hand, looked sharp right away, rolling through the first set against the seeded Caty McNally and then holding firm in a tight tiebreak. Krueger’s aggressive style from the baseline fits these hard courts perfectly, especially playing at home where the conditions feel natural to her.
Prediction: Krueger in 3
Kaja Juvan vs Peyton Stearns
Head-to-Head: First meeting
Juvan grinded out a solid two-set win over Liu, closing the second set in a tiebreak. Stearns started slowly against Jones but flipped the switch and dominated the last two sets. Stearns has that extra comfort on home court and the baseline power to dictate points once she gets rolling, which should carry her through this one.
Prediction: Stearns in 2
Kimberly Birrell vs Caroline Dolehide
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Birrell showed serious fight by coming back from a 6-0 first-set loss to seeded Marcinko and winning the next two. Dolehide looked smooth and in control with a straight-sets win over Sun. Birrell’s experience on hard courts and that proven ability to flip a match when she’s down give her the mental edge to push this one her way.
Prediction: Birrell in 3
Iva Jovic vs Ajla Tomljanovic
Head-to-Head: First meeting
Jovic handled Blinkova comfortably in straight sets, looking calm and confident throughout. Tomljanovic impressed by taking care of Venus Williams in two quick sets. Still, Jovic’s strong recent form and natural feel for these hard courts as a top American should help her stay steady from start to finish.
Prediction: Jovic in 2
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