Simona Waltert vs Hailey Baptiste Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Second Round
by Paul Hassall ·
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Simona Waltert meets Hailey Baptiste in the second round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Simona Waltert vs Hailey Baptiste prediction
Hailey Baptiste will be full of confidence in Rome.
The American shocked Aryna Sabalenka on her way to the last four in Madrid and is on course for what could well be the best season of her career.
The 32nd seed opens against Simona Waltert after the Swiss defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 7-5 4-6 6-1.
It was only the world number 91’s second main draw win of the year and if Baptiste can deliver the form of Madrid, she should ease through in this one.
Simona Waltert vs Hailey Baptiste tip: Hailey Baptiste to win
