The first round of the U.S. Open women's singles ended on Tuesday on day 3 of the event. There are 20 more games and 20 more games, and our writers at Lastwordontennis share their thoughts about them. We allocate 20 games between five articles. Four other features Naomi Osaka vs Hey Minnen, Iga Swiatek vs Emiliana Arango, Coco Gauff vs Ajla Tomljanovic and Danielle Collins vs Jaqueline Cristian. Predicting these matches are Top Oke, Jordan Reynolds and Ilemona Onekutu. Who do you think will improve?
Women's forecast for the third day of opening in the United States
Beatriz Haddad Maia vs Sonay Kartal
Top:
Sonay Kartal comfortably beat Beatriz Haddad Maia in Indian Wells earlier this year. Although both players are doing well right now, Kartal has a better record in hard events this year. Anyway, I still believe that the Brazilians are better tough court players, with more experience and pedigree that can surpass the young British.
Prediction: Haddad Maia 3
Jordan:
This is probably one of the longest games of 2025. Over the past few years, I will support Haddad Maia for a long battle. But she endured a tough season and fought against her opponents especially without overwhelming strength.
Forecast: 3
ILEMONA:
Haddad Maia brings experience and a huge left-handed game that can cause damage on the hard court even if the injury this season ruins her rhythm. Kartal was impressed by the qualifying and brought the momentum into her main debut. However, the Brazilian's power and past ancestry can make it difficult for her to get up early.
Prediction: Haddad Maia 3
Lois Boisson vs Viktorija Golubic
Top:
Although both players love dirt, Golubic has an impressive hard ball record and has been playing in New York for nearly a decade, even if she didn't get the game in the first round. It's time to break Jinx.
Forecast: 3
Jordan:
I think Golubic will surprise French open semifinalists. Boisson prefers slow courts and may find the lively U.S. open court challenge to Golubic. Swiss players also have diversity that could undermine Boisson's pace.
Forecast: 2
ILEMONA:
Boisson is still taking the first step on this level outside the clay and hopes to quickly settle on faster surfaces. Golubic, with its diversity and courtly craftsmanship, tends to thrive when she destroys the rhythm of her young rivals. This first match can depend on whether Boisson handles the pace changes effectively.
Forecast: 3
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Anastasia Zakharova vs Elina Avanesyan
Top:
This is the way you can swing two ways between two evenly matched players. I will make my debut with Russia in form.
Prediction: Zakharova 3
Jordan:
As usual, Avanesyan will build a good defense and wear down her opponent. Can Zakharova break that defender? It might be possible, but I think Avanesyan started out as a slight favorite.
Prediction: Avanesyan 3
ILEMONA:
Zakharova has been quietly improving, with solid hard training in the low-level competitions, which gives her some confidence. However, Avanesyan has proven herself on the main stage and competes with ruthless consistency at the baseline. Their all-Russian conflict is expected to rally for a long time, but experience at this level may prove to be the decisive factor.
Forecast: 2
Amanda Anisimova vs Clara Burel
Top:
In the last three versions of the U.S. Open, Anisimova cannot surpass the first round every time. However, this year has been the best of her career in terms of results, so Americans have good reasons to think this time might be different. Opposing an Australian, he found it difficult to gain any real momentum lately, looking for Americans to cope with this challenge comfortably.
Prediction: Anisimova 2
Jordan:
Following Anisimova's progress in New York will be fascinating after her Wimbledon run. Birrell is dangerous, but it's a tough game for her. She struggles with attack and defense, which is not an ideal combination with Anisimova's firepower opponent.
Prediction: Anisimova 2
ILEMONA:
Anisimova's record has not been ideal since she entered the Wimbledon final, but her firepower on the hard position should give her an advantage here. Burrell has been steady in recent months, competing well in longer rally, but when the American is at the pace, she may have a hard time matching Anisimova's shot.
Prediction: Anisimova 2
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