The remaining WTA Cleveland opening round matches will be completed on Day 2. Top seed and former champion Liudmila Samsonova’s contest is among three predicted here. We here at LWOT cover the rest of the action, including Lois Boisson vs Jil Teichmann , in a separate article. But who will advance?

WTA Cleveland Day 2 Predictions

Hailey Baptiste vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse

Head-to-head: Baptiste 1-0 Ruse

Both women have struggled during the post-Wimbledon swing. Baptiste has managed one victory in four matches, while Ruse has yet to register a win. At her best, Baptiste is a better hard-court player than the Romanian. Ruse’s forehand, the most pivotal part of her game, is much more formidable on clay. If the American stays solid and does not panic in the rallies, she should navigate this

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