Zhang Shuai will face Veronika Kudermetova in the semifinals. The fourth seed has spent considerably more time on the courts than Kudermetova as she’s reached the doubles semifinal alongside Peng Shuai. Will that added time serve to sharpen the Chinese skills or leave her low on energy? In truth, she seems to be managing well and showing no deficiencies in her title quest.

Veronika Kudermetova has easily moved through the draw losing a mere 11 games. Certainly a walkover thanks to Garbine Muguruza’s illness has save the Russian rising star from a protracted battle. Undoubtedly, Kudermetova will be the fresher of the two in this clash. Yet, Zhang will be the toughest opponent the 22-year-old will face thus far.

Zhang’s ability to extend rallies and her controlled aggression will prove a challenge for Kudermetova. Keeping the unforced errors count down will be key for Kudermetova. However, I see Zhang pushing the Russian to go for too much too soon. Zhang in 3.

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Kuder

Kuder got smoked. Noted for next time