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Day 3 of the Paris Olympics will feature second-round matches in both men's and women's singles in the tennis events. The headline act for the women's draw on day 3 is World No. 1 Iga Swiatek taking on home favorite Diane Parry.
In other important matches of that day, this year's French Open and Wimbledon runner-up Jasmine Paolini will look to continue her great form in the season by winning her match against Magda Linette.
The day will also feature former Roland Garros runner-up Coco Gauff and former Roland Garros champions competing in their respective second-round matches.
Let's look at some interesting matches in women's singles on day 3 without further ado.
# 5. Emma Navarro vs. Viktoriya Tomova
11th-seeded-American Emma Navarro will take on Viktoriya Tomova in the second round of the Paris Olympics. Navarro off a successful Wimbledon run, where she reached the quartarfinals. The American has a record of 40-16 for the season, with one title at Hobart International, where she defeated Elise Mertens in the final. At the Paris Olympics, Navarro defeated Julia Grabher in the first round.
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Viktoriya Tomova is coming off a quarter-final loss against Magda Linette at the Prague Open. The Bulgarian has a 24-21 record for the season with no titles. She defeated Magdalena Frech in the first round at the Paris Olympics.
Navarro and Tomova have played against each other only once. The American player prevailed in the quarterfinal at this year's Hobart International. Given her current form, Navarro should win this upcoming match as well.
Predicted winner: Emma Navarro
# 4. Maria Sakkari vs. Yue Yuan
Seventh-seeded Greek Maria Sakkari will take on Yue Yuan of China on Day 3 of the Paris Olympics. Sakkari last played at Wimbledon, losing to home favorite Emma Raducanu in the third round. Overall, World No. 8. has a 21-13 record for the season with no titles. However, Sakkari had a dominant 6-0, 6-1 victory over Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in the first round of the Paris Olympics.
Yuan last played at Wimbledon, where she bowed out after a first-round loss against Arantxa Rus. The Chinese player has a 21-16 record in the season, having won the ATX Open earlier this year. Yuan defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in a tough three-set battle at the Paris Olympics in the first round.
Sakkari has won both matches she has played against Yuan. The Greek won the last match in the round of 64 at this year's Miami Open. Given her form, Sakkari should be able to win the upcoming match as well.
Predicted Winner: Maria Sakkari
# 3. Marta Kostyuk vs. Clara Burel
12th-seeded Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk will lock horns against home favorite Clara Burel of France in the second-round match at the Paris Olympics. Kostyuk is coming on the back of a third-round loss against Madison Keys at this year's Wimbledon. Overall, she has a 22-13 record for the season. She defeated Wimbledon quarterfinalist Lulu Sun in straight sets in the first round of the Paris Olympics.
Clara Burel has not had the best of seasons in 2024. Her record of 15-18 in 2024 is symbolic of her poor performances. She last played at Wimbledon, where she lost against Sonay Kartal in the second round. However, the Frenchwoman secured an impressive victory over No. 2 doubles player Katerina Siniakova in the first round at the Olympics.
These two players have not played against each other previously. However, given the current form, Kostyuk should be able to win the match.
Predicted winner: Marta Kostyuk
# 2. Barbora Krejcikova vs. Wang Xinyu
9th-seeded Czech player Barbora Krejcikova will go toe-to-toe with Xinyu Wang of China in the second round of the Paris Olympics. Krejcikova is coming after a historic triumph by winning her second major of her career at Wimbledon. Overall, she has a 14-9 in the season, as she skipped some events in the season. She had to come back from being set down against Sara Sorribes Tormo to win the first round at the Olympics.
Xinyu Wang is coming after an impressive fourth-round appearance at the Wimbledon Championships, losing against Elina Svitolina. Other than that, the Chinese player has struggled to make any sort of inroads in any of the other events that she has played in. She defeated Tamara Korpatsch of Germany in the first round at the Olympics.
Krejcikova has won both of her matches against Wang. The Czech won the last match between the duo at the BNP Paribas Open last year. Given her current form, she should prevail in the upcoming encounter as well.
Predicted Winner: Barbora Krejcikova
# 1. Jasmine Paolini vs. Magda Linette
Fourth-seeded Italian Jasmine Paolini will face off against Magda Linette of Poland in the second round of the Paris Olympics. The World No. 5 has been in tremendous form as she made consecutive Major finals at the French Open and Wimbledon. Overall, she has a 30-13 record for the season, with a title at the Dubai Duty Free Championships. Paolini went past Romania's Ana Bogdan in the first round.
Magda Linette has not fared well in the 2024 season. However, the Polish player turned her fortunes around by winning the Prague Open, where she beat her countrywoman Magdalena Frech in the final. Linette defeated Russian sensation Meera Andreeva in straight sets in the first round of the Paris Olympics.
Linette won the only encounter between the duo on the grass courts at the Birmingham Classic last year. However, given her current form, Paolini is the favorite to win this match.
Predicted winner: Jasmine Paolini
