Simona Waltert vs Anhelina Kalinina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Morocco Open (Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem) | First Round
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The first-round of the Morocco Open sees Simona Waltert face Anhelina Kalinina.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: Club des Cheminots, Rabat, Morocco
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Simona Waltert vs Anhelina Kalinina prediction
Simona Waltert produced a decent showing in Rome, as she qualified for the event and then won her opening match after a win over Yuliia Starodubtseva. She battled hard against Hailey Baptiste, but eventually went on to lose in three sets. She is yet to go beyond the second-round of a WTA Tour event this season, but she will hope to maintain the level found at the Italian Open.
Her first-round opponent is Anhelina Kalinina. She performed well in Madrid, reaching the third-round despite having to qualify. Furthermore, she has been impressive on the ITF circuit, with two titles already this season, along with two other final appearances. In terms of clay results this season, she has won an impressive 26 matches out of 31.
It’s hard to look past Kalinina for this one, considering how well she performs on this surface. Nevertheless, Waltert should be able to frustrate her opponent at times with her variety.
Simona Waltert vs Anhelina Kalinina tip: Anhelina Kalinina to win
