Barbora Krejcikova vs. 2022 Wimbledon Champion Elena Rybakina. 2-0 Who’s Behind in the Series?
Barbora Krejcikova will fight Elena Rybakina on her way to the Wimbledon final. While most tennis fans think Rybakina would be an extreme opponent for Krejcikova, Krejcikova also has a significant Grand Slam history. For example, she, she triumphed at Roland Garros three years ago and is now showing that she is starting to regain that form. Therefore, I predict that this match will not be easy at all.
She beat Danielle Collins and Jelena Ostapenko, even though it was difficult
Krejcikova managed to defeat tough opponents Danielle Collins and Jelena Ostapenko in their last matches. Both are strong players and hard to beat, especially on fairways. Since Krejcikova managed to overcome these obstacles, she continues this tournament even stronger. Although Rybakina has a superior game than these two names, Krejcikova’s diverse playing style may challenge Rybakina.
In past encounters, Krejcikova has had the upper hand over Rybakina: She has a 2-0 lead over Rybakina. One of those wins came in an unofficial tournament in Melbourne. The other win was in Ostrava in 2022, in a match played on closed hard courts, and Krejcikova won the match 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. In these fast conditions, Rybakina’s strong serves were not enough to impress Krejcikova. Although Rybakina’s recent serve performance has been good, she may be ineffective against Krejcikova.
Techniques in Krejcikova’s game, such as slices and variable shots, can be challenging for a strong opponent like Rybakina. I think Krejcikova’s diversity can turn the match outcome in her favor. However, I think Krejcikova will win at least one set in this match and this result is offered with attractive odds. Rybakina could win the match, but Krejcikova’s chances may be higher than often thought. Considering that Rybakina struggled as the favorite towards the end of major tournaments, it is enough to remember what she experienced against Jasmine Paolini in the quarter-finals of Roland Garros.
