WTA Rouen Day 2 Predictions Including Caroline Garcia vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto

Arantxa Rus vs Robin Montgomery

Head-to-head: first meeting

Rus suffered a brutal loss in her first clay court match of the season in Charleston. She lost the longest contest of the year so far to Katie Volynets in a final-set tiebreak, despite leading it 6-4. However, this is a great opportunity to put that setback behind her. Montgomery possesses some firepower that can be dangerous. But her playing style is most naturally suited to hard courts, with clay being her weakest surface. If Rus stays consistent, she should get her first WTA victory on clay this year.

Prediction: Rus in 2

Clara Burel vs Katarina Zavatska

Head-to-head: first meeting

Clara Burel usually plays her best tennis on clay, although she did suffer a disappointing loss to Katie Boulter at the Billie Jean King Cup last week on the surface. Katarina Zavatska is much lower ranked than her opponent but she too is a clay-court specialist. If the Ukrainian’s formidable forehand finds its range, this could be a close battle. Burel’s consistency may just edge it at the WTA Rouen Open, but expect the sets to be close.

Prediction: Burel in 3

Caroline Garcia vs Elisabetta Cocciaretto

Head-to-head: Garcia 3-1 Cocciaretto

Hopefully, Caroline Garcia is fully fit for this match. She seemed to be having some slight trouble with her shoulder during a loss to Emma Raducanu at the Billie Jean King Cup last week. Garcia did not play badly in that contest, simply being undone by an outstanding performance by the Briton. Elisabetta Cocciaretto plays her best tennis on clay and is a gritty, stubborn opponent. This is likely to come down to whether Garcia’s powerful serve and groundstrokes find their range. If they do, the Italian will get find it hard to cope at the WTA Rouen Open.

Prediction: Garcia in 2