The second day of the WTA Rouen Open promises an entertaining slate of eight tennis matches in Northern France. Here, we present our predictions for each contest, including the highly anticipated matchup between Marta Kostyuk and Diane Parry, all taking place under the roof at the Kindarena.
WTA Rouen Day 2 Predictions
Marta Kostyuk vs. Diane Parry
Head-to-head: Kostyuk 3-0 Parry
While Diane Parry has a history of solid clay-court performances, she enters this match as a significant underdog, even with the home crowd’s support. Marta Kostyuk has dominated their previous three encounters, dropping only one set, and as the top seed this week, the Ukrainian consistently competes at a higher level than Parry. Although Kostyuk’s 2026 season has been modest with six wins in ten matches, this presents a prime opportunity for her to gain momentum. Parry is unlikely to pose a substantial enough challenge to prevent this.
Prediction: Kostyuk in 2 sets
Caty McNally vs. Katie Volynets
Head-to-head: McNally 4-0 Volynets
On paper, this may appear to be a closely contested match, but the historical head-to-head record heavily favors Caty McNally, who has won all four previous meetings. While two of those matches went the distance and they haven’t faced each other since 2023, it’s difficult to overlook such a lopsided rivalry. Katie Volynets has improved since then, but so has McNally, who remains the higher-ranked player. Expect a close contest, but McNally is likely to emerge victorious once again.
Prediction: McNally in 3 sets
Elisabetta Cocciaretto vs. Alina Chareeva
Head-to-head: Cocciaretto 1-0 Chareeva
Elisabetta Cocciaretto defeated Alina Chareeva in their sole prior meeting in straight sets. However, given that match occurred seven years ago, its outcome may not be a reliable indicator. More telling is the divergent career paths they have taken since. Cocciaretto is now a regular on the WTA Tour and has secured two singles titles. Chareeva has not achieved comparable success, reflected in the significant gap in their rankings and prize money. While Chareeva is nearing a top 100 debut, facing an in-form Cocciaretto on the Italian’s preferred surface makes it challenging to envision Chareeva securing a win.
Prediction: Cocciaretto in 2 sets
Hailey Baptiste vs. Jessika Ponchet
Head-to-head: First meeting
Jessika Ponchet might see an opportunity here, considering Hailey Baptiste’s less-than-ideal record on clay. However, Ponchet will still face a significant challenge in overcoming the American. Baptiste has shown recent form, notably reaching the quarterfinals at the WTA Miami Open, where she defeated three seeded players. Her previous fourth-round appearance at Roland Garros also demonstrates her growing proficiency on clay. The indoor conditions should also benefit her. If Ponchet can deliver her absolute best and rally the crowd, an upset is possible. Nevertheless, a Baptiste victory remains the more probable outcome.
Prediction: Baptiste in 2 sets
