The results of both are not impressive this season. Townsend's only second tournament this year, but considering the past, she can last a long time, but sometimes some tournaments come and she takes them very seriously, so I think this is one of them, as it has been defeated by good players like Fruhvirtova L. and Bartunkova for such a tournament. Bartunkova has been on fire this season, but she didn't have any opponents, didn't even create a single breakpoint, and played as usual. The American looked very strong. Of course, there are some health problems with her, especially during the last season, so it's risky here, because otherwise the American is a strong fighter. I remember with Halep, she was able to play on equal terms and win the last H2H at the US Open. So that match, where she lost to Bartunkova, I think would have been a brave battle for Swiatek.
Other good points for Townsend Taylor, 29, that the tournament is at home, so she can expect more support. She also makes fewer double faults and serves a higher percentage of first serves.
Overall, 26-year-old Swiss Masarova is a dangerous player, but after the injury she got in May 2025, her results have significantly declined.
Townsend is a higher caliber player, as shown by her performances in the big Grand Slam tournaments, so it's important not to underestimate her health condition.
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