The tennis community is buzzing as another edition of the Miami Open is back with some spectacular showdowns at the Hard Rock Stadium. One such exciting matchup will feature two WTA players of high caliber, Wang Xinyu and Hailey Baptiste, squaring off against each other in the round of 128.

The tournament, which is part of the WTA 1000 category, is played on the outdoor hard courts in Miami Gardens. With the likes of Xinyu and Baptiste now vying to mark a deep run at the esteemed event, it will be fascinating to see who emerges victorious in this thrilling opening round encounter.

Wang Xinyu vs Hailey Baptiste: Miami Open round of 128 match preview

After a second-round defeat at the Indian Wells Masters, Wang Xinyu will now be participating in the Miami Open as an unseeded player. In the previous WTA 1000 tournament, the Chinese tennis star brushed aside Anna Karolína Schmiedlová before she tasted a round of 64 defeat at the hands of her Belgian opponent Elise Mertens.

Hailey Baptiste, on the other hand, is coming to this outdoor hardcourt event after an initial round defeat at the BNP Paribas Open. After her brilliant qualifying round victories, the American player managed to overcome Robin Montgomery in the first round, but she was later knocked out by her compatriot Madison Keys in the round-of-64 game.

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Xinyu vs Baptiste: Head-to-Head

Prediction: Xinyu to come out on top in the R128 match of the Miami Open

The Chinese player has established herself in the top 50 spots on the WTA Tour, as she previously also attained the world No. 32 ranking. Given her current ranking and past encounters against her American opponent, Xinyu is the favorite to win this match. Baptiste, on the other hand, has yet to make a notable impression on the tour, as she has mostly participated in the ITF tournaments.

Who do you think will prevail in this exciting Miami Open match between Xinyu and Baptiste? Let us know in the comments section.

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