The stage is set of an entertaining fourth day at Wimbledon as the second-round action comes to a close with 16 matches. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Elena Rybakina vs Caty McNally, Madison Keys vs Katie Swan, and Iga Swiatek vs Karolina Pliskova. But who will book their place in the last 32 at the Championships?
Wimbledon Day 4 Predictions
Amanda Anisimova vs Sofia Kenin
Jim: Sofia Kenin does not have a particularly impressive record at Wimbledon and the American simply isn’t the player she once was, even if the reasons for that have never been easy to pin down. Amanda Anisimova is proably still only an outside chance to win the title, but she is in solid enough form and can clearly play on the grass after reaching the final last year. This should be comfortable enough for her against her compatriot.
Prediction: Anisimova in 3
Myles: An all American showdown. Anisimova looked very comfortable in her first match here as defending runner up. She’s well rested after taking two weeks off after Queen’s to go back to Miami, and there’s not much in Kenin’s game that will trouble her here.
Prediction: Anisimova in 2
Jordan: Kenin will almost certainly need to play much better than she has done throughout most of 2026 in this match to have any chance. Anisimova’s power can overwhelm any opponent, especially on grass. At her best, Kenin’s game does not match up badly with Anisimova’s, but I do not trust her to produce her best.
Prediction: Anisimova in 2
Sorana Cirstea vs Kimberly Birrell
Jim: Sorana Cirstea is clearly enjoying her final year on Tour and although this is probably the surface least suited to her style of play, her solid fundamentals should ensure she is competitive. Kimberly Birrell, in contrast, is probably at her best on grass. But is that enough to bridge the gap between the pair? Probably not.
Prediction: Cirstea in 3
Myles: Cirstea has had an incredibly strong year so far, in what she’s said will be her last on tour. While she doesn’t have a particularly strong grass court record, the powerful hitting she’s shown this year suits the surface. Birrell has played both Nottingham and Eastbourne this year, with a good amount of grass court play in her legs. But she may well be outclassed by Cirstea’s current form.
Prediction: Cirstea in 2
Jordan: Cirstea’s outstanding farewell season continues in earnest. It feels like a great opponent will be needed to stop her, as happened at the French Open. I do not think Birrell matches that description.
Prediction: Cirstea in 2
Daria Snigur vs Leolia Jeanjean
Jim: It will be interesting to see how Daria Snigur plays the day after the Lord Mayor’s show. The Ukrainian did look very sharp in her opener and was full value for her win, but she will need to guard against a let down. If she doesn’t Leolia Jeanjean is a good enough player to take advantage.
Prediction: Jeanjean in 3
Myles: Snigur came through her first-round match at Wimbledon with a surprise win against an in-form Elina Svitolina. Jeanjean meanwhile came through qualifying, including a win against fifth seed Katie Volynets. Snigur hasn’t been able to back up some big wins this year, so expect this to be a close tussle between two tricksy players with something to prove and important ranking points to gain.
Prediction: Snigur in 3
Jordan: This promises to be a close battle. Both players generally prefer to dig in but can change up their games if needed. I narrowly favor Jeanjean over three sets at Wimbledon.
Prediction: Jeanjean in 3
Ashlyn Krueger vs Mariam Bolkvadze
Jim: This is a tough match to call, but Ashlyn Krueger probably has the higher ceiling of this pair and the American impressed in beating Donna Vekic in her opener, even if the Croatian was not at her best. If Krueger can maintain that level, she should have enough to get past Mariam Bolkvadze, though it wouldn’t be a surprise if this one goes the distance.
Prediction: Krueger in 3
Myles: Both players have an aggressive style of play, and Bolkvadze’s left handed play can prove a tricky challenge for her opponents. Kreuger put in a strong showing in round one where she beat recent Queen’s champion Donna Vekic in three sets. But, having come through qualifying, Bolkvadze won’t back away easily.
Prediction: Krueger in 3
Jordan: Krueger’s big serve makes her dangerous on grass. I expect that to make the difference against Bolkvadze, whose return is not the strongest part of her game.
Prediction: Krueger in 2
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