The WTA Sao Paulo Open gets underway with a packed first-round slate, mixing local hopefuls, seasoned veterans, and rising names on the ITF circuit. Early rounds often bring a clash of momentum and experience, and this week’s draw offers plenty of both. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule. But who will advance?

WTA São Paulo Day 1 Predictions

Arianne Hartono vs Solana Sierra

Head-to-Head: first meeting

Solana Sierra has quietly put together a solid year, earning results on both clay and hard courts, and comes into São Paulo as the No. 2 seed. Arianne Hartono has a versatile game but has struggled for wins in recent months, with her best form coming earlier in the season. They’ve never faced each other before, which makes this an

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