Antonia Ruzic vs Kayla Day Prediction & Picks - Japan Women's Open
WTA - Japan Women's Open
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Posted at -115 moneyline, Kayla Day looks to reach the quarterfinals against Antonia Ruzic, who just survived a three-set battle with Paula Badosa in the first round.
Current Form:
Antonia Ruzic edged Paula Badosa 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the first round at the 2026 Japan Open. Despite not playing a single match in Asia this year, Ruzic bounced back from a listless first set and outperformed the former world No.2 in the final two sets. Ruzic is 13-15 on hard courts in 2026.
Kayla Day entered the Japan Open main draw as a qualifier, and she made the most of her second chances. The American is through to the second round of this WTA 250 event by sweeping former Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin, 6-3, 6-2. Day is 27-11 on hard courts this year.
The Matchup: Ruzic will play Day for the first time on the WTA Tour.
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Antonia Ruzic vs Kayla Day Form
Antonia Ruzic and Kayla Day Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Oct 20, 2026 - Japan Women's Open
Aug 31, 2026 - WTA US Open
Aug 23, 2026 - WTA Monterrey Open
Aug 13, 2026 - WTA Cincinnati Open
Aug 4, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
Aug 2, 2026 - WTA National Bank Open
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Oct 20, 2026 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 17, 2026 - Japan Women's Open
Oct 16, 2026 - Japan Women's Open
Sep 16, 2026 - WTA Guadalajara
Sep 14, 2026 - WTA Guadalajara
Aug 24, 2026 - WTA US Open
Antonia Ruzic - Kayla Day Key Points
- Antonia Ruzic is 13-15 on hard courts in 2026.
- Antonia Ruzic is 4-6 in second-round matches in 2026.
- Kayla Day is 27-11 on hard courts in 2026.
- Kayla Day is 7-7 in second-round matches in 2026.
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Our Antonia Ruzic vs Kayla Day Prediction
The Difference Maker: Day is winning 67 percent of her first-serve points and has already created 27 break chances, converting 11.
What to Expect: Day gets a close win over Ruzic. Day will be a lot fresher than Ruzic, who survived a grueling three-setter against Badosa. Moreover, the American can absorb and redirect heavy groundstrokes, taking away time for Ruzic to execute her next shot. It’s going to be a close battle, but Day seems to have the tactical edge in this matchup.
Fearless Forecast: Kayla Day wins 6-4. 3-6, 7-5
Our betting prediction for Kayla Day vs. Antonia Ruzic: Kayla Day wins
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