Serena Williams vs. Carla Suarez Navarro
Sara Errani vs. Maria Sharapova
Simona Halep vs. Jelena Jankovic
Samantha Stosur vs. Victoria Azarenka
Match focus:
Simona Halep vs. Jelena Jankovic
All the way from qualifying, Simona Halep bashed through the draw, destroying her opponents along the way. Will she cause another upset against Jankovic? Jelena seems to be back on track after defeating last year's finalist Li Na and she obviously loves Rome, having won here before. She will be confident of her chances against a tired Halep. Simona is inspired, but Jankovic has the experience.
Pick: Jankovic in 2 tight sets
Samantha Stosur vs. Victoria Azarenka
After last weeks horrible meltdown, Azarenka seems to be back on track with routine demolition jobs. She knows she needs to keep herself together and her results will show. Victoria is playing against her pigeon, Stosur. The Australian has never beaten her before but this is on Sam's preferred clay. Will it make a difference? Stosur's form has been shaky so it'll take a lot for her to upset the Belarussian. I expect a close fight, but the Australian Open champion should emerge the winner.
Pick: Azarenka in 3 sets
Sara Errani vs. Maria Sharapova
Sharapova wins. Next.
Pick: Sharapova in 2 sets
Serena Williams vs. Carla Suarez Navarro
The world number 1 faces another wily clay courter in the form of Carla Suarez Navarro. The Spaniard has a nifty clay court game but Serena's superior power will nullify everything. A close set maybe, but the American should not have any problems with Carla.
Pick: Serena Williams in 2 sets
Sure win bets: Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova
Upset alert: None unfortunately. Maybe Victoria Azarenka
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