Tennis

Although the ranking of both tennis players is similar, I will start by addressing the big question of whether this match will even take place. On Sunday at 4 pm, Mannarino from France is playing in a final, and then will immediately have to board a plane and play here. If the match does happen, the Australian looks like a clear favorite. He hasn't been playing well this season, but hard courts suit him, while the French player has had a good tournament and we will see how he performs right after getting off the plane.

Sakari seems to be regaining an old form. They defeated two strong opponents. Now they are facing Gracheva, who also plays well, but Sakari's form convinced me in previous matches, so I think they will win this one in two sets.

I simply believe that Itale is a better player, having beaten Gauff which shows that her mindset is at its maximum. I am mostly convinced by her game when she defeated Jovic in the final, who did not play well, but Cociareto played amazingly and defeated the young American talent Jovic. Ann Li is progressing but I think that Itale will close the period and move on to the next stage.

WTA Doha, hard..

WTA Doha is a hard court tournament.

WTA Doha, hard surface.

Ostapenko used to play well, but now one mistake, either a winner or an error, results in either a winner or an out. If she tries to hit an aggressive shot over the ball, it usually results in an out. Osorio is definitely a fighter for every ball, which will cause Ostapenko to make many mistakes. I think Ostapenko will have a hard time dealing with the clever playing Colombian.