The American is having a modest season so far: he has 22 wins in 38 matches and a winning streak at the ITF Open 35 in Saint-Malo. She also reached the semi-finals of the Rabat Open and the quarter-finals of the ATX Open in Austin.
Stevens traveled to Cleveland after being knocked out of the third round at the Canadian Open and the Cincinnati Open. She started the tournament by defeating Lauren Davis in the first round with a score of 1-6, 6-3, 6-1.
On the other hand, Mirra Andreeva has had an encouraging season so far with 30 wins from 35 matches and titles at ITF W60 Chiasso and W60 Bellinzona. She also reached the fourth round of Wimbledon and the Madrid Open.
The 16-year-old took part in the Tennis in the Land tournament after being eliminated in the second round of the Lausanne Ladies Open. She started the Cleveland tournament against Tamara Korpacz in the first round and picked up a tough win over the German. Andreeva dominated Korpach in three sets: 6-0, 3-6, 7-5.
Tennis players have never met on the WTA Tour.
Match prediction
Fans are set to watch an exciting match between Sloane Stevens and Mirra Andreeva in the second round of the Tennis in the Land tournament in Cleveland. Thanks to the contrast in the style of the game, the meeting promises to be an exciting battle in an open space with a hard surface.
Stevens, the ninth seed, brings a wealth of experience to the court. Despite a mediocre season, she showed her exceptional qualities at the start of the tournament. Known for her powerful groundstrokes and athleticism, the 30-year-old has the ability to dictate play and control the tempo of the game. Her recent win over Lauren Davis in the first round showed her resilience and determination.
On the other side of the grid, 16-year-old Andreeva has caused a stir with her impressive performances this season. Andreeva proved her potential by winning the ITF W60 Chiasso and W60 Bellinzona titles. Her youth brings a new perspective to the game, while her versatility and ability to land great shots make her a formidable opponent.
Stevens’ experience and high level of play will likely be her key weapon against Andreeva. She will look to take advantage of her opponent’s relative inexperience and use her powerful ground shots to push Andreeva out of her comfort zone. Mirra, meanwhile, will rely on her agility and the variety of her shots to make the American guess the direction. Her ability to change pace and redirect shots could be a challenge for the 2017 US Open champion.
Although Stevens’ experience gives her an edge, Andreeva’s youthful enthusiasm and recent successes cannot be overlooked. However, given Sloan’s ability to improve her game in the important moments of the game, she will likely have a slight advantage. Fans can expect a close fight, with Stevens likely to win in a three-set bout.
Forecast: Stevens wins in three sets.
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