USA [2] v. France [3]
Sloane Stephens [USA] versus Alize Cornet [France]
Cornet was quite impressive in her opener against Kvitova, she's definitely on the way back up after dropping from her peak rank of eleven in 2009. Stephens was too good Medina Garrigues and I think it'll be more of the same here. Cornet has more power than Medina, but does play a similar game. Expect some long, exciting rallies in this match.
My winner: Stephens in two.
John Isner [USA] versus Jo-Wilfried Tsonga [France]
Isner can keep up with any player on tour because he may as well serve out of a tree. I expect this to be the case against Tsonga, the sets will be tight, possible a couple tie breakers. Tsonga's quickness and athleticism will be the difference here, he should be able to get a lot of balls back and make the big American play one more ball.
My winner: Tsonga in two.
Stephens/Isner [USA] versus Cornet/Tsonga [France]
This match should be close, it's extremely hard to call. Both teams had good first up wins. Both girls seem fairly even in doubles, but the difference for me should be Isner. His presence alone on a doubles court is extremely intimidating. Tsonga really needs to be active and authoritative for France to have a chance. This one could go either way.
My winner: USA is three.
If USA win, it starts to look like they are favourites to get through group B.
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