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Jessica Bouzas Maneiro Faces Caroline Dolehide in Guangzhou Open Quarterfinals
Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, ranked No. 60, is set to face Caroline Dolehide, ranked No. 101, in the quarterfinals of the WTA Guangzhou Open on Friday, October 25. This match marks the first encounter between the two players in their professional careers.
Bouzas Maneiro has been in excellent form this season, boasting a 49-22 win-loss record, with 17-10 of those wins coming on hard courts. She has advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating Jana Fett 6-4, 6-3 and Han Shi 6-3, 6-4, without conceding a set in the tournament so far. Her performance has been highlighted by her aggressive play, including 30 winners and a strong service game where she put 63% of her first serves in and won 67% of the points behind her first serve.
In her recent matches, Bouzas Maneiro demonstrated solid statistics, including scoring 72 points against Han Shi’s 59 and breaking Shi four times after converting 67% of her break points. Her overall record in the last six years shows a strong 223-108 win-loss ratio, with a notable 67-33 record on hard courts.
Bouzas Maneiro’s path to the title involves potential matches against Lucia Bronzetti and Katerina Siniakova in the subsequent rounds, should she advance. Her head-to-head record against Bronzetti is 1-0, while she trails 0-1 against Siniakova.
The match against Dolehide is predicted to favor Bouzas Maneiro due to her consistent form and ability to dictate play from the baseline. Dolehide, who started her run from the qualifications, has a 18-26 win-loss record in 2024, with 12-17 of those matches on hard courts. Despite her aggressive style, Dolehide’s season has been more modest compared to Bouzas Maneiro’s strong performance.
The match will be played on Centre Court at 5:00 pm and can be watched live on the Tennis Channel via Fubo.