In the recent tournament in Buenos Aires, Riera proved her competitiveness, reaching the semifinals where she only lost to Karle. Despite competing against more experienced and higher-ranked players, she was able to impose her fight on the slow surface. This gives us reason to believe that she will be able to handle Alves in their upcoming match. Additionally, it is important to note that Alves does not handle pressure well, especially in games against progressing tennis players. It seems that Riera is stronger in such situations and has a better game strategy. Based on these arguments, our prediction is a victory for Julia Riera with a handicap (-5.5) in games. This means that we expect Riera to win the match with a lead of six or more games. The likelihood of this scenario is supported by her previous success and it is a logical continuation of her past performances.
