The expert appreciates the form of Polish tennis players. Will they cause a surprise in Beijing?
Although Iga Świątek will not play in the tournament in Beijing, two other Poles will play in the Chinese capital. A well-known expert looks positively at their chances, although he is not surprised when he picks the favorite.
Iga Świątek will not play in the just-starting WTA 1000 tournament in Beijing. A year ago, in the capital of China, the Pole had no equal when she defeated Ludmila Samsonowa. This time she withdrew for personal reasons, although, according to her staff, she was to perform during the competition in Wuhan. The absence of the leader of the ranking does not mean a lack of emotions.
An expert who is optimistic about the chances of Polish tennis players
Two Polish women will fight for success in Beijing – Magda Linette and Magdalena Fręch. The first one has a difficult task, because in the third round she may face the revelation of this season, Jasmine Paolini. However, tennis expert and Canal Plus commentator Żelisław Żyżyński does not think that the “older Magda” is out of shape. “I wouldn’t say that she played much worse after Prague,” he told WP SportoweFakty, referring to the success in the Czech capital.
In turn, Magdalena Fręch came to China as the fresh winner of the WTA tournament in Guadalajara. According to Żyżyński, a Polish woman, motivated by success, can do a lot. The 31st player in the world ranking includes Diana Sznaider, who is also in good shape
– There are slower courts in Beijing. In my opinion, this is an argument for Fręch, who now has a chance to take advantage of the comfort she has guaranteed herself after winning the tournament. Whatever she wins in Beijing or Wuhan could put her in the Australian Open. This is a great thing, said the commentator.
Fręch and Linette are waiting for their opponents
Both Magdalena Fręch and Magda Linette (being seeded players) received a free ticket in the first round. They can calmly wait for the results at the beginning of the tournament in Beijing. Żyżyński, I choose Aryna Sabalenka as the favorite of the tournament, emphasizing her great performance in this part of the season.
