Based on recent performances, French tennis player Caroline Garcia is in better form than American Madison Keys. Garcia had a successful run in Beijing, reaching the quarterfinals and putting up a tough fight against top-ranked player Swiatek. Meanwhile, Keys, after a long break, lost her first match without much resistance. In addition to form, Keys also has a wrist injury, which could negatively impact her game. Furthermore, she has a history of losing to Garcia in their head-to-head meetings. All of this suggests that Garcia is the favorite in this match and has a better chance of winning.
Madison Keys had a disappointing start to her first match in this tournament. It is important to note that this was her first indoor match this year. Nevertheless, it should be noted that she has been training indoors and showed good results at the home tournament in Lyon, where she only lost in the final to Alicia Parks. Her opponent will be Caroline Garcia, who is known for her inconsistency. However, she is capable of improving her game during matches and extending rallies, which may cause nervousness for Keys. Furthermore, the American has been dealing with hand issues, which can affect her performance and lead to a defeat. Based on these factors, I am inclined to predict that there will be many games in this match. My prediction is over 21 games.
