Sunday 29 December 2013

Hopman Cup: Preview and Predictions (Day 2 - Night)

Poland [1] v. Canada [4]

Agnieszka Radwanska [Poland] versus Eugenie Bouchard [Canada]

Both players had good opening victories and this looks to be a tight match. Bouchard does have the fire power to upset Radwanska, and the maturity this young girl is golden. Bouchard just needs to stay patient, if she commits too many errors then she is feeding right into the hands of Radwanska. Agnieszka will have too much experience in the end.

My winner: Radwanska in three.

Grzegorz Panfil [Poland] versus Milos Raonic [Canada]

Panfil surprised many against Italy, he has fire power and good net ability. Raonic is a different player to an injured Seppi however, Raonic will be looking to have a big year and SHOULD, I stress the should, have too much for Panfil. Panfil is having fun out there and has nothing to lose, he'll keep it competitive.

My winner: Raonic is two.

Radwanska/Panfil [Poland] versus Bouchard/Raonic [Poland]

Panfil totally shocked me with his form against Italy, the depth in tennis is amazing considering he is well outside the top 200. The Pole's seem to gel well and I'm going to call an "upset" here, even though Poland are still the number one seeds. I think it'll be close, but I can see Panfil really taking the net by storm. Raonic on the other hand doesn't have the natural ability in the fore-court.

My winner: Poland in three.

Poland are starting to look like they can get out of group A and into the final. No one would have seen this coming after their star Janowicz, withdrew.

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