Exciting Day 1 Predictions for Tokyo 2025: McCartney Kessler vs Cristina Bucsa and Karolína Muchova vs Marketa Vondrousova in Pan Pacific Open Women’s Singles
The 2025 Pan Pacific Open is set to commence on October 20, running through October 26 at the iconic Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo. This event marks the final WTA 500 tournament of the year. Notably, Zheng Qinwen, the defending champion, will not participate this time. The top seed is World No. 10 Elena Rybakina, who received a bye in the Round of 32 after Jasmine Paolini withdrew to focus on the upcoming WTA Finals.
Day 1 Match Predictions for Pan Pacific Open 2025
Fans can anticipate an exciting Day 1, featuring six singles matches. Here are the predictions:
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McCartney Kessler vs Cristina Bucsa
McCartney Kessler is having a standout season, recently breaking into the top 30 of the WTA singles rankings after her victory at the Nottingham Open in June. After reaching the quarterfinals in Ningbo, Kessler aims to capitalize on her form.
Cristina Bucsa, ranked World No. 72, has had her best performances at major Grand Slam events, with a Round 3 finish at Wimbledon and Round 4 at the US Open. However, she has struggled during the Asian leg of the circuit.
Prediction: Kessler to win in straight sets.
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Karolína Muchová vs Markéta Vondroušová
Karolína Muchová, seeded eighth, will face fellow Czech player Markéta Vondroušová. Muchová recently defeated Vondroušová in the Ningbo Open, marking her first victory against the former Wimbledon champion.
Prediction: Muchová to win in straight sets.
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Katie Boulter vs Eva Lys
Prediction: Boulter to win in three sets.
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Xinyu Wang vs Varvara Gracheva
Prediction: Gracheva to win in three sets.
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Viktorija Golubic vs Maya Joint
Prediction: Joint to win in three sets.
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Suzan Lamens vs Anna Kalinskaya
Prediction: Kalinskaya to win in straight sets.
With these exciting matchups, the Pan Pacific Open promises to deliver thrilling tennis action as some of the best players compete for the title in Tokyo.
