WTA Wimbledon final
Krejcikova – Paolini: 13.07.2024 15:00 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Barbora Krejčíková has won six straight matches. 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. After that, in the third round, Bouzas Maneiro retired 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. Her fourth round match against Collins was one of her best matches of this season. Krejcikova won that match in straight sets. Barbora lost her serve only once, and it was when she was 5-2 up in the second set, serving for the set. However, she stayed calm and broke back immediately to win the match in straight sets. In her quarterfinal match against Ostapenko, Barbora won yet again in straight sets as the underdog. In the first set, Barbora had an almost perfect serving performance, not offering any breakpoints. The second set was a rollercoaster, but she remained calm and got the job done in straight sets. In the semifinals, Krejcikova upset Rybakina in three sets. Sets. After losing the first set, Barbora stepped up her level, and played unbelievable tennis. She totally deserved to win. Last year at Wimbledon, Krejcikova lost in the second round against Andreeva.
Jasmine Paolini has won six straight matches. Here at Wimbledon, Paolini has won the first three rounds in straight sets. In the first round, Paolini defeated Sorribes Tormo in two tight sets. Jasmine struggled in the first set, but managed to stay calm and win the set 7-5. In her second round match, Paolini struggled yet again in the first set, but was yet again great under pressure by winning the set 7-6. After that, in the third round, Jasmine won the first set against Andreescu yet again 7-6. Her biggest challenge was in the 1/8-Finals against Keys. Paolini was 2-5 down in the deciding set. Keys got injured late in the third set, and just could not finish the match. Jasmine won three consecutive games when Keys decided to retire at 5-5 in the deciding set. Her quarterfinal match against Navarro was her best match so far in the tournament. Jasmine won the match 6-2 6-1. After she lost her serve in the first set, Paolini won five straight games and won the first set 6-2. In her semifinal match against Vekic, Paolini lost the first set 2-6. She saved a lot of breakpoints in the second set, and converted the first breakpoint she had at 5-4. In the deciding set, Paolini was 1-3 down, but managed to turn the match around and win the deciding set through the tiebreak. Last year at Wimbledon, Paolini lost in the first round against Kvitova in three tight sets. She never had any remarkable results on grass.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Krejcikova is the slight favorite in this matchup. She has beaten better players’ en route to the final than Paolini. Krejcikova has also won a Grand Slam title already. On the other hand, Paolini never won a Grand Slam title. We believe that experience will prevail in this match.
That being said, Krejcikova winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Barbora Krejčíková winning @1.67 @bet365
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