WTA Miami: Zheng Q. vs. Krueger A. - Match Preview & Prediction

An exciting matchup is on the horizon at the Miami Open as Zheng Qinwen battles Ashlyn Krueger! Here's a breakdown of the players and what to anticipate:

Zheng Qinwen

Background: Zheng Qinwen has consistently secured comfortable first sets and engaged in competitive second sets in her matches this fortnight. She defeated Lauren Davis, and removed Taylor Townsend.

Recent Form: The Chinese player is looking to record her second quarterfinal in March.

Strengths & Concerns: She has matched her best Miami result (2023) but still has a long way to go before equaling the form of her 2024 season.

Ashlyn Krueger

Background: Ashlyn Krueger has recorded three excellent wins to join its fourth round. The new world No. 40 has dismissed Renata Zarazua and Leylah Fernandez, while needing the scenic route against two-time finalist Elena Rybakina.

Recent Form: Had never beaten a top-10 player (0-6) until upsetting the Kazakh.

Strengths & Concerns:The 20-year-old was already leaving a mark on tour before landing in Miami, having been the quarterfinalist in Brisbane and Adelaide, and the runner-up to Belinda Bencic in Abu Dhabi.

Head-to-Head

Zheng Qinwen leads 1-0 after needing to rally from a set down in the first round of the 2024 Australian Open.

Key Considerations

• Current Form: Zheng is finding her footing and working to bring back momentum
• Head-to-Head: Zheng has the edge in that department, so this might impact Ashlyn
• High Stakes: Both players stand to gain significantly with a win.

Prediction

Zheng Qinwen to win in three sets. Ashlyn Krueger must score her second top-10 win in a matter of a few days if she wishes to enter her sixth WTA quarterfinal, the fourth of the season, and the biggest of her career.

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