Australian Open 2014: Picking Winners for Day 9 Quarterfinals Matches

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Published: January 20, 2014

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The early exits of Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova set the stage for some intriguing quarterfinals matches at the 2014 Australian Open, four of which are set to be contested on Day 9.

The top four still remain in play on the men's side, and there is only one player ranked outside the top eight—Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, who is the world's No. 22-ranked player.

Things look a bit different on the women's side, however, thanks to Williams and Sharapova's upset losses. Three of the remaining eight contenders are ranked No. 20 or higher, which means we could see a surprise winner when it's all said and done. 

Here's a look at the four quarterfinals matches set for Tuesday, Jan. 21, along with predictions:



 

Li Na (No. 4) vs. Flavia Pennetta (No. 28)



Chinese star Li Na will take on Italy's Flavia Pennetta in the early match, and there's no doubt the top-seeded Li—a two-time runner-up in this major—is expected to advance. 

But it won't be easy.

Pennetta upset Germany's Angelique Gerber (No. 9) in Round 4, winning 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 to advance into the quarters. This is the farthest she's ever advanced at the Australian Open, and it comes off the heels of a semifinals appearance at the 2013 U.S. Open.

Pennetta, 32 years old, relishes the chance to play someone who's actually older than her, as noted by the Associated Press, via ABCNews.com: "You know what at least she is one day older than me. So I will play older player. Not like couple rounds (before) always younger than me. For the moment, it's so good, so I hope to just keep going."

Unfortunately, her extraordinary run will come to an end against the steady Li Na, who will win in straight sets.

 

Ana Ivanovic (No. 14) vs. Eugenie Bouchard (No. 30)

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