WTA Dubai Day 1 Picks: Ashlyn Krueger vs. Caroline Garcia

Dubai is the site of the second WTA 1000 event in as many weeks

On an extremely busy first day, twelve matches are scheduled to be contested.

featuring Caroline Garcia's match versus American Ashlyn Krueger, the two-time WTA runner-up from the previous year.

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In two different pieces, we at LWOT also make predictions about the results of the other matches in Dubai.

Last week in Doha, both players faced opponents who were just too skilled.

Last week in Doha, the women's competitions went well. On her way to the Round of 16, Siniakova defeated US Open champion Coco Gauff.

Tsurenko should be well enough to compete. She pulled out of the next round against Naomi Osaka

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Garcia's matches are unpredictable, and Krueger has a good chance of winning.

WTA Dubai Tennis Championships, but it's important to note that this is just a projection.

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