Australian Open 2015: Predictions for Top Stars in Day 6 Singles Draw

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Published: January 23, 2015

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The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year, but tennis fans weren’t ready for the madness that has taken place at the 2015 edition of the event thus far.

With Andreas Seppi upsetting Roger Federer and Yanina Wickmayer taking down Sara Errani, there have been several major upsets so far in the tournament and there is no sign of the drama slowing down.

Add in the fact that Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic and others will be in action on Day 6, and the events on the courts of Melbourne Park will exceed all expectations.

Here are the predictions for the top stars in action on Day 6.

 

No. 1 Serena Williams vs. No. 26 Elina Svitolina



There are few tennis players with as much expectation on their shoulders as American star and women’s No. 1 player Serena Williams. As the top seed in the tournament, most fans expect her to cruise to another Grand Slam title.

Williams dominated in the first round against Alison Van Uytvanck, winning 6-0, 6-4, and went on to play former world’s No. 2 player Vera Zvonareva in the second round. After struggling in the opening set, Williams was able to cruise to straight-set victory, 7-5, 6-0.



When asked about overcoming a slow start against Zvonareva, Williams told CNN.com, “Things really clicked. I had no other option but for things to click. I just had to start playing better.”

While she has cruised through the first two rounds, Williams will face a tough test in the third round against No. 26 seeded Elina Svitolina. The 20-year-old Ukrainian managed to beat Yulia Putintseva in the first round and Nicole Gibbs in the second round.

As well as Svitolina has played through the first two rounds, she lacks the power and experience that her challenger possesses. With a dominant serve, speed along the baseline and unparalleled court vision, Williams should be...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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