Alycia Parks vs Ana Bogdan:
Parks is a rising young American talent who has broken into the top 50 this year. Her big serve and powerful groundstrokes make her a dangerous opponent. Bogdan is the local Romanian favorite who will have the home crowd behind her. She’s an experienced pro who is solid from the baseline.
I’m picking Parks to win this one in two tight sets, something like 7-6(5), 7-5. She has a bit more firepower and should be able to overpower Bogdan from the back of the court. But Bogdan will make her work hard for it.
Other Predictions:
Jasmine Paolini vs Bernarda Pera: Paolini in 3 sets Anhelina Kalinina vs Anna Blinkova: Kalinina in 2 sets Dalma Galfi vs Lesia Tsurenko: Tsurenko in 2 sets
It should be an entertaining first day of main draw action in Cluj-Napoca. Parks vs Bogdan has the makings of a great battle between the youngster and the veteran on home soil. I’m leaning towards the power of Parks to edge it, but Bogdan will fight hard.
Let me know if you need any other predictions or analysis around the early round matches at this WTA 250 event!
