Kostyuk M. vs Alexandrova E. Prediction by Liza Hysong

Marta Kostyuk is in strong form, having won four of her last five matches. She recently defeated Sloane Stephens twice, as well as Hunter and Andreeva, with only a loss to Coco Gauff. Her serving has been solid, with aces in each match, and she has shown resilience in tight sets. Kostyuk's aggressive baseline play and ability to convert break points have been key to her success.

Ekaterina Alexandrova has had a mixed run, winning three of her last five matches. She secured victories against Birrell, Kessler, and Blinkova, but lost to Tauson and Bejlek. Alexandrova's serving has been inconsistent, with a high number of double faults in some matches, but she has also produced a high ace count. Her return game has been effective, but she has struggled to maintain consistency in longer matches.