Speaking of Zheng Jie, this is precisely who Hantuchova beat in the 2nd round, in two sets, then following this up with a defeat of her doubles partner. It’s no secret that I’d love for DaniHani to beat Serena, but it’s also no secret that her mental toughness often becomes of issue. This year, though, I think she’s perfectly placed for a series of upsets: no seeding, outside the top 30, and has slipped under the radar this tournament. I hope she can continue this form, and beat Serena. I think it will come down to nerves, crowd participation and the day, because I really believe that Hantuchova has the game to beat almost anyone on tour.

I saw Sabine Lisicki’s match against Kuznetsova on television yesterday, and I thought she was amazing! She did, however, have some trouble finishing. Anyway, after this, her confidence should be sky-high! If she can maintain this form, Wozniacki will have a difficult job – I think whoever wins this match could be a dark horse finalist.

As for the other matches, I think the winners will be: Safina in three sets, and Razzano, Azarenka, Venus and Dementieva all in two. Any which way, this is shaping up to be a great second week!