Suzan Lamens – Marie Bouzkova

Suzan Lamens faces Marie Bouzkova in the first round of the Guangzhou Open this Tuesday.

Current Form:

• Suzan Lamens: In exceptional form, Lamens has won her last seven matches, dropping only one set during this streak. Coming off her first tour title in Osaka as a qualifier, she has jumped 37 places to a career-high 88th in the live rankings. Her overall record stands at 41-23, with 13 wins on hard courts.
• Marie Bouzkova: Returning to Guangzhou after five years, Bouzkova is looking to surpass her previous quarter-final run. Currently ranked 47th, she has struggled recently, losing six out of her last ten matches. Her record stands at 22-20, with 14 losses in 27 hard-court outings, including a second-round exit in Osaka.

Prediction:

Given Lamens’ recent impressive form and Bouzkova’s inconsistency, we predict Suzan Lamens will take the victory in this match.