Day 2 at WTA 250 in Hamburg sees an interesting lineup, with older veterans and lots of potential newcomers. Who do you think will win on Tuesday?

WTA Hamburg Day 2 Predictions
Dalma Galfi vs Aleksandra Krunic

Dalma Galfi has been working to rebuild momentum after a patchy 2024 campaign. The 25-year-old Hungarian has the tools to trouble opponents on clay, but her results on the surface this season have been mixed.

Aleksandra Krunic, meanwhile, remains one of the Tour’s more unpredictable competitors. Once a Top 40 player, Krunic has seen her ranking slide after a series of injuries and form dips. Yet, on her day, Serb is a clever, scrappy player.

Expect a closely fought encounter, but Krunic’s experience and guile should see her edge through.
Prediction: Krunic in 3

Kaja Juvan vs Maria Timofeeva

While Kaja Juvan hasn’t made significant waves this season, she showed signs of improvement on clay during the European summer swing, a surface that historically suits her well. Her opponent, Maria Timofeeva, is one of the more intriguing young Russians on the rise. At 21, Timofeeva made headlines with her surprise run to the Budapest title two seasons ago and has since demonstrated a fearless brand of tennis.

Expect a closely fought match, especially with their head-to-head tied, but Timofeeva’s superior firepower and confidence from recent performances could see her edge it in three sets.
Prediction: Timofeeva in 3

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Elsa Jacquemot vs Astra Sharma

Jacquemot has shown flashes of her clay-court pedigree on the ITF circuit and in sporadic WTA Tour outings. While the 21-year-old Frenchwoman is still searching for consistency at the WTA main draw level, Hamburg’s familiar red clay offers her a valuable opportunity to test her game against more experienced rivals. On the other side of the net, Astra Sharma brings a versatile, athletic game that thrives on variety and court craft. The Australian has proven her ability on clay in the past, even if it isn’t her natural preference.

Both players come into this match in decent form, making this a difficult contest to call, with momentum swings expected. In the end, the more talented Frenchwoman should win this one.
Prediction: Jacquemot in 3

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