WTA Wimbledon 1/8-Finals
Rybakina – Kalinskaya: 08.07.2024 14:30 CEST
H2H: 2-1
Elena Rybakina has won four of her last five matches. Two weeks ago, Rybakina reached the quarterfinals in Berlin where she retired mid-match against Azarenka. Here at Wimbledon, Elena won her first round match against Ruse in easy straight sets. After that, Rybakina won against Siegemund in three tight sets, which was overall a low-quality match. Yesterday, Elena absolutely dominated against Wozniacki, losing only one game in the match. It was one of her best performances of the season. Last year at Wimbledon, Rybakina lost against Jabeur in the quarterfinal.
Anna Kalinskaya has won four of her last five matches. Two weeks ago, Anna reached the final in Berlin where she lost against Pegula in three tight sets. So far at Wimbledon, Kalinskaya is yet to lose a set. In her first round match, Anna defeated Udvardy in easy straight sets. After that, in the second round, Bouzkova also stood no chance against Anna, losing the match in straight sets. Anna was the underdog yesterday against Samsonova for the first time this week. She won that match in straight sets yet again.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Rybakina is the huge favorite in this matchup. Kalinskaya has shown great tennis so far here in London. We believe that she will keep this match tight.
That being said, Kalinskaya covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Anna Kalinskaya +4.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
Collins – Krejcikova: 08.07.2024 17:30 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Danielle Collins has won four of her last five matches. This is her first tournament since she lost at the French Open in the second round against Danilovic. So far here at Wimbledon, Collins is yet to lose a set. In the first round, Danielle defeated Tauson in straight sets. After that, in the second round, Collins won against Galfi in easy straight sets yet again. Yesterday, Collins had her toughest challenge so far in the tournament. She won her third round match against Haddad Maia in straight sets again. Last year at Wimbledon, Collins lost in the second round against Bencic.
Barbora Krejčíková has won three of her last five matches. Two weeks ago in Eastbourne, Krejcikova lost in the first round against Fernandez. Here at Wimbledon, Barbora won her first round match against Kudermetova in three tight sets. In the second round, Krejcikova defeated Volynets in two tiebreaks. Yesterday, Bouzas Maneiro retired unfortunately mid-match against Krejcikova. Barbora spent a lot of time in her first two matches here in London, so it is important that she was over within an hour in her third round match. Last year at Wimbledon, Krejcikova lost in the second round against Andreeva.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Collins is the favorite in this matchup. She has won all three rounds in straight sets. This is her farewell year, and she has already won two titles this season. We believe that she is currently in better form, and that she will win easily yet again.
That being said, Collins covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Danielle Collins -3.5 games handicap @1.91 @bet365
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