http://www.wtatennis.com/schedule/tournamentId/341/title/internationaux-de-strasbourg
Nurnberg schedule of play:
http://www.wtatennis.com/schedule/tournamentId/3204/title/n%FCrnberger-versicherungscup
Match focus:
Julia Goerges vs. Lauren Davis
Julia Goerges took out Sloane Stephens easily as expected, but runs into her nightmare, Lauren Davis. This 2 have met twice this year, and Davis won both of them, including the most recent one in Rome. On clay, Goerges should have the upper hand, but Davis' pesky game will always give Julia fits. The German needs to apply controlled aggression and attack on suitable points. Easier said then done. Look out for another meltdown from Julia after an upset.
Pick: Davis in 3 sets
Andrea Petkovic vs. Vania King
With the top 3 seeds all dropping out in their opening match, the spotlight is now on Petkovic, the highest seed left. She will face the dangeous Vania King for a spot in the quarter-finals. Vania is a good player who can beat players on their bad day. The problem with King is she tends to take sets off, without winning matches. Andrea is not playing badly at the moment, so I think she should be able to cruise through this match. Is the title going to be hers? Let's see who she faces in her next rounds.
Pick: Petkovic in 2 sets
Mona Barthel vs. Annika Beck
It will always be difficult to predict a Mona Barthel match as you just don't know which Barthel will show up. Mona did very well to oust Belinda Bencic in her opening match, and will be looking forward to winning against compatriat, Annika Beck. That win against Bencic should give her the needed confidence to overcome the passive Annika. Mona needs to have patience and attack on the right opportunities. This will be a close match, but I believe Barthel should be able to snap out of her slump and beat Beck.
Pick: Barthel in 3 sets
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