WTA Seoul Day 4 Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Sorana Cirstea

Iga Swiatek’s first match since the US Open will occur on Day 4 of the WTA event in Seoul. Winning the title in Korea could be crucial to her chances of overtaking Aryna Sabalenka at No. 1 before the season finishes. Her match with Sorana Cirstea is among the three predicted in this article. We here at LWOT predict the rest of the action, including Emma Raducanu vs Barbora Krejcikova, separately.

WTA Seoul Day 4 Predictions

Diana Shnaider vs Suzan Lamens

Head-to-head: Shnaider 1-0 Lamens

Lamens is never intimidated by any opponent, regardless of their ranking. The Dutchwoman proved that by pushing Swiatek to three sets at the US Open a few weeks ago. Shnaider fought through her opening round in three sets against Caty McNally, a dangerous opponent in good form. The 21-year-old can match Lamens’s aggression at her best while remaining steadier and more controlled. I am backing last month’s Monterrey Open champion to do that and progress.
Prediction: Shnaider in 2

Daria Kasatkina vs Katerina Siniakova

Head-to-head: Kasatkina 6-1 Siniakova

The head-to-head, including being 0-3 on hard courts, makes this a challenging mental matchup for Siniakova. In their previous meetings, the easily frustrated Czech struggled to stay the course against the gritty Kasatkina. Her last two defeats were in the deciding set, showing she can compete with Kasatkina before her concentration falters. Siniakova has a chance if her backhand fires and she exploits the No. 4 seed’s weak second serve, but Kasatkina starts as the favorite.
Prediction: Kasatkina in 3

Iga Swiatek vs Sorana Cirstea

Head-to-head: Swiatek 5-0 Cirstea

Swiatek has won ten consecutive sets against Cirstea. The Romanian possesses the aggressive style that Swiatek has sometimes struggled against, but she has not been able to implement it well enough to worry her illustrious opponent. Swiatek’s significantly improved form since the grass-court swing makes Cirstea’s upset chances even more minute. I expect the six-time Grand Slam winner to handle this match swiftly and efficiently.
Prediction: Swiatek in 2