Caroline Garcia vs Mayar Sherif Prediction: ITF elite Mayar takes on WTA elite Garcia

The WTA tennis picture has shifted to the clay court and why is that? The French Open is just a month away or so and the tournaments prior to that will be played on the clay surface. The clay surface is tricky compared to grass and hard surfaces, considering its lesser pace. How will Caroline Garcia counter such a challenge against Mayar Sherif?

During the Round of 64, Caroline defeated Yulia Putintseva 6-3, 6-4. During the game, Caroline’s power game was on full display as she nailed a breath-taking 18 Aces compared to none by Yulia. Caroline had a 72-68% first serve, having a 68-60% win on the first serve. She had a 52-30 service points advantage which is not a surprise considering her Ace galore. She was tied 30-30 in terms of receiving points. Garcia is the fifth-seeded player and has had decent success on clay.

Mayar comes into the game after defeating Anhelina Kalinina 6-2, 7-6 during the Round of 64. She had a 77-74 first serve percentage advantage and pinched out a 67% win on first serve, accumulating a 38-33 service points edge. Her return game was even more impressive as he plucked a 32-22 receiving points advantage. Mayar Sherif was in an intense tussle against Camila Giorgi and the game was tied at a set apiece but then an injury to Camila ruined the game and she had to concede. Mayar is a clay-court specialist and has an amazing record.

Sherif and Caroline have met only once which was during Monterrey Open this year and Garcia won in two sets.

Sherif is a clay-court specialist but most of her success has been in the ITF, and the scenarios and competition levels are way higher in the WTA. Garcia is more of a hard-court player but she nailed 18 Aces in the last game and her serve can be too much to handle. I expect Caroline to win in two sets.