In Cvjetko’s quarter of the draw, Giorgia Stangherlin (ITA) and Ai Tsunoda Roustant (ESP) will be watched closely. Tsunoda Roustant could well benefit from the strong momentum surrounding the Spanish team in Azerbaijan.
Germany has strong prospects of reaching the podium at the end of the day as well. The most obvious is Olympic silver medallist Miriam Butkereit (GER). Further down the draw, Giovanna Scoccimaro (GER) could also make her mark. Then, although she is not among the top eight seeds in Baku, Elisavet Teltsidou (GRE) arrives fresh from an excellent victory in Budapest only a few weeks ago. Everything remains possible.
In pool C, Australia will look to Aoife Coughlan, who now has the stature and experience to challenge for a world medal. She could soon find herself opposite two-time Olympic medallist Michaela Polleres (AUT). Another Olympic medallist, Madina Taimazova (RUS), is also waiting in the same part of the draw.
Pool D is marked by the presence of Japan’s Shiho Tanaka, with Ida Eriksson (SWE) ready to seize her opportunity. Looking more closely at this draw, it becomes very clear why winning a world medal is so difficult!