Shnaider D. vs Świątek I. Prediction by Liza Hysong

Diana Shnaider enters this match with a mixed run of results. She has won three of her last five matches, including a dominant 2-0 victory over Liudmila Samsonova on July 31. However, she suffered a loss to Jessica Pegula on August 1, before rebounding with wins against Šrámková and Kalinskaya. Her most recent match was a 2-0 win over Pegula on August 8, showing she can beat top players. Shnaider's serving has been solid, with a high first-serve percentage in recent matches, and she has been aggressive on return, converting break points effectively. Her ability to win points on her second serve has been a key strength, as seen in her match against Kalinskaya where she won 50% of those points.

Iga Świątek has been in outstanding form, winning four of her last five matches. Her only loss came against Eala on July 4, but she has since bounced back with convincing victories over Plíšková, Bejlek, Golubić, and Kostyuk. Świątek's serving has been reliable, and she has been dominant on return, breaking her opponents' serve frequently. In her latest match against Kostyuk, she won 7 break points and saved 66% of break points against her. Her aggressive baseline play and ability to win points on both first and second serves make her a formidable opponent.