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WTA Fantasy Tennis: Mary Joe Fernandez makes St. Petersburg picks

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As the Race heads to St. Petersburg, Mary Joe Fernandez gives advice on who you should pick for WTA Fantasy Tennis.

Petra Kvitova

“Petra Kvitova, what an outstanding run she had in Australia – winning the title at Sydney, playing phenomenally well at the Australian Open. She goes into St Petersburg with so much confidence and on a high – plus she’s the defending champion, who loves to play indoors – so look for her to do really, really well.”

Kiki Bertens

“Kiki Bertens, the No.2 seed and most improved player on the WTA last year, winning her biggest title so far at Cincinnati. She has a great all court game and has really improved her fitness – I can see her being one of the favorites for sure.”

Aryna Sabalenka

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“ Aryna Sabalenka

has been one of the hottest players on the tour over the past six months or so. She also won a warm-up tournament ahead of the Australian Open, at Shenzhen. She has power on the serve, from the ground, she’s a tremendous athlete – you’ve got to put her right at the top of the group of contenders.”

Maria Sharapova

“Maria Sharapova is coming back, she beat Caroline Wozniacki

at the Australian Open – one of the best wins she’s had over the past year or so. Look for her to keep breaking through with plenty of support from the Russian fans in St Petersburg.”

Jelena Ostapenko

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“Last but not least, I’m going to go for Jelena Ostapenko

. She runs hot and cold, but watch out, because when she’s hot – and I think she likes the court surface and really feels at home in St Petersburg – this Grand Slam winner is tough to beat.”

Make your picks now!