Look for her to take a higher seed to three sets and then lose. Has to be encouraged by results this summer, but still lacks the consistency to last much past Labor Day. Doesn't have the weapons to win, but can still challenge the seeds. Her game has gone down under since Australia. A gentle draw could help her rebound.
Resurgent veteran has ideal baseline game for hardcourts.
The best player you've never seen. In the throes of a nifty comeback after years of injury rehab, she still has some ammunition left. If Venus is sharp, this could be a 40-minute whitewash. If not, look out. A battle of two sleepers.