Monday's Washington round of 32 pits Janice Tjen against Rebecca Sramkova on hard. Janice Tjen has won 3 of the last 10. Rebecca Sramkova limps in on a 3-match losing skid, just 6 wins in 10.
This is the first career meeting between the two, which means no head-to-head baggage on either side of the net.
Hold strength tells the story — 67.5% versus 61.3% on first-serve points in Tjen's favor. Tjen should have enough here, though Sramkova has the tools to make the scoreboard uncomfortable.