In the qualifying rounds of the Guangzhou tournament, world number 100 Caroline Dolehide will compete against world number 141 Emina Bektas. This match will be their fourth career meeting, with the winner advancing to the main draw.
Caroline Dolehide
- Recently snapped a five-match losing streak in the first round of qualifying.
- Struggled significantly in the past two months, with a record of 15-26, losing eight of her last ten matches.
- Previously reached the semi-finals in Washington in August and secured a convincing win against You Xiaodi in the first round of qualifying.
Emina Bektas
- Has won their last two encounters, including a victory on hardcourt during her successful run at the Abierto Tampico Challenger.
- Carries a 22-24 overall record and recently defeated Margarita Betova in straight sets to set up this match, breaking a three-match losing streak.
- Moved up to 138th in the live rankings after her recent win, though she has experienced several qualifying-round defeats in her career.
Given Bektas’s recent success against Dolehide and her confidence stemming from previous victories, along with Dolehide’s inconsistent form, our prediction leans toward Emina Bektas winning this match. The victor will move on to the main draw of the tournament.