[pierce0415]

This will be a closely contested showdown in the Paris R16. Both are Russian. Both are young. Both have upset higher ranked players in the first round but only one will advance to Tier II quarterfinal.

IMO Dinara will rely on her experience to overpower Vera. She has semi-final points to defend and I want to see her do it Dinara in 2 tight sets.

 

[goldenlox]

They are close in age and in rank. I expect them to play many times in the next decade.

 

[SelesFan70]

Dinara in 2 easy sets...

 

[daniela86]

don't know why but i think that Bepa will win this one in 3sets (i will also cheer for her!!!)

 

[Principessa]

Dinara just because I love her bro.

 

[Missing_Hingis]

OMG, I didnt realize Vera already passed Dinara in ranking, I cannot believe it.
I want Dinara to win. She is more talented than she is playing right now.
Her brother's win at the slam should give her the confidence she needs to push it far.

 

[pierce0415]

OMG, I didnt realize Vera already passed Dinara in ranking, I cannot believe it.
I want Dinara to win. She is more talented than she is playing right now.
Her brother's win at the slam should give her the confidence she needs to push it far.

yes plus Dinara's ranking will drop even further if she does not do well here in Paris

 

[Daniel]

Go Vera

 

[goldenlox]

Finally, they're going to play this match.

 

[KV]

Stick with the more experienced Safina on carpet. Great both made the 2nd round at Paris.

 

[jonny84]

Vera is definitley going to be used to playing on carpet having won through four matches but Dinara has a lot more experience at this level and i think will win in two straight sets.