Marie Bouzkova vs Taylor Townsend Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Second Round
by Paul Hassall ·
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Marie Bouzkova meets Taylor Townsend in the second round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Marie Bouzkova vs Taylor Townsend prediction
Marie Bouzkova arrives in Rome full of confidence.
The Czech claimed the Bogota title on the dirt and sits 70 places better off than her American opponent.
Taylor Townsend claimed her maiden main draw win on European clay thanks to a 6-3 6-2 success over Nuria Brancaccio.
The American is decent on this surface but perhaps not as strong as Bouzkova and with that in mind we are backing the 24th seed in this showdown.
Marie Bouzkova vs Taylor Townsend tip: Marie Bouzkova to win
