Day Four of the US Open features 16 second-round matches, including marquee matchups such as Aryna Sabalenka vs Polina Kudermetova, Jessica Pegula vs Anna Blinkova, and Jasmine Paolini vs Iva Jovic. Mirra Andreeva is favored to defeat Anastasia Potapova, with commentators noting improved comfort against Potapova's slower pace and Potapova's streaky shot-making. Emma Raducanu is favored to overcome Janice Tjen, with Raducanu showing improved form and clean ball-striking while Tjen has impressed since qualifying. Predictions project several top players to progress to the third round.
Mirra Andreeva used to have issues against players like Anastasia Potapova, who do not hit the ball with overwhelming pace. But she is much more comfortable against that style now. The teenager should progress without much stress. Prediction: Andreeva in 2 Ilemona: Andreeva looked sharp in her opener and has been steadily building confidence on hard courts. Potapova's shot-making can be streaky, and her recent results have reflected that. If she finds her range early, this one could turn tricky.
Emma Raducanu can expect a thorough test against Janice Tjen, who has been superb since qualifying, and beat Polina Kudermetova in the previous round. However, Raducanu is currently playing some of her best tennis since winning the 2021 US Open. It might take one of the top seeds to stop the Briton. Prediction: Raducanu in 2 Ilemona: Raducanu cruised through her first round with clean ball-striking, showing flashes of her 2021 form.
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