especially grass<\/a>) and on clay it could be argued that Salkova is a clear favorite either. While it should not be a one-sided match either way, Salkova should find a way to prevail here.
Prediction: Salkova in 3<\/p>\nHailey Baptiste vs Iryna Shymanovich<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: Baptiste 1-1 Shymanovich<\/p>\n
Although Shymanovich has been having a great run here in Rouen (from qualifying) and has beaten Baptiste in the past, the latter is clearly the better and more consistent player overall and is playing at home here in Rouen. Under normal circumstances, Baptiste should be the one advancing here, even if it almost certainly won\u2019t be an easy match.
Prediction: Baptiste in 2<\/p>\n
Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs Veronika Podrez<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: first meeting<\/p>\n
Based on ranking and clay pedigree, this is the most one-sided match of this round\u2013and reality is very likely to match that. Cocciareto is clearly the superior player of the two, especially on clay, and should be able to advance past an opponent ranked outside the Top 200 here.
Prediction: Cocciaretto in 2<\/p>\n
Anna Bondar vs Oleksandra Oliynykova<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: Oliynykova 1-0 Bondar<\/p>\n
There is very little to separate the two players in terms of ranking (#65 vs #70) and level of play, and their one previous matchup was earlier this year on a hard court, which doesn\u2019t really serve as much of an indication. It should be an extremely close match either way, but on clay Bondar might just have the slighest of edges and level the head-to-head.
Prediction: Bondar in 3<\/p>\n
Xinyu Wang vs\u00a0Sorana Cirstea<\/p>\n
Head-to-head: first meeting<\/p>\n
Another matchup where there is very little to choose between the two players in terms of ranking and level of play. Cirstea is still showing fantastic longevity, looking primed for another top level season in her announced final one, and might have a good chance of winning a title here. On clay, she might have the slight edge in this matchup and make it through.
Prediction: Cirstea in 3<\/p>\n
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