Wed Jan 08 11:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Top 10 Players to Shine at Adelaide International

**Adelaide, Australia** – Day three of the WTA Adelaide International promises thrilling matchups, featuring top 10 players like recent US Open finalist Jessica Pegula. While the Australian Open looms large, the Adelaide tournament has already showcased exciting tennis. Key predictions for Day 3 include:

* **Emma Navarro vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova:** Despite Alexandrova’s slight head-to-head advantage (1-0), Navarro, coming off a strong 2024 season, is predicted to win in three sets.

* **Belinda Bencic vs. Liudmila Samsonova:** Samsonova holds a commanding 4-1 head-to-head record against Bencic, who is still recovering from injury. Samsonova is favored to win.

* **Ons Jabeur vs. Yulia Putintseva:** Jabeur, aiming for a top 10 return, boasts a perfect 3-0 record against Putintseva, and is expected to advance easily in two sets.

* **Madison Keys vs. Jelena Ostapenko:** This match is considered a toss-up, given their similar rankings and 3-2 head-to-head split. Keys’ strong opening performance in Adelaide gives her a slight edge.

Other notable news includes Naomi Osaka confirming her split from rapper Cordae and Carlos Alcaraz’s ambition to achieve a Career Grand Slam at the 2025 Australian Open. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming ATP 250 Adelaide match between Tommy Paul and Constant Lestienne.

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