With 16 intriguing matches on the slate at the All England Club, there should be plenty of entertaining action on day four at Wimbledon. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Elena Rybakina vs Caty McNally, Amanda Anisimova vs Sofia Kenin, and Iga Swiatek vs Karolina Pliskova. But who will advance in SW19?
Wimbledon Day 4 Predictions
Madison Keys vs Katie Swan
Jim: Madison Keys power from the back of the court and on serve make her almost unplayable when she is on song. Admittedly, she can lose her radar, particularly when playing against elite movers who can encourage her to go for too much. But Katie Swan is not in the category and the Briton might well end up being overwhelmed here.
Prediction: Keys in 2
Myles: The only British prospect left in the women’s draw at Wimbledon, Swan did well to come through her first round match and finds herself in the second round here for the first time since 2018. Keys comes in on good form after winning Eastbourne and, despite a nervous first set in her round one match, her power might prove too much for Swan to handle.
Prediction: Keys in 2
Jordan: Swan will get terrific support from the crowd. This feels something like a free hit for her after how thrilled she was to reach this stage. Those factors do not make me think she will cause an upset against the recent champion in Eastbourne.
Prediction: Keys in 2
Linda Noskova vs Camila Osorio
Jim: Linda Noskova is still learning her trade on the grass, but then so is Camila Osorio and the Colombian’s education is not as advanced in her education despite being the older of the two. If Noskova can play as well as she has been on the grass, this should be straightforward for the Czech.
Prediction: Noskova in 2
Myles: Noskova’s had a strong year so far, and recently came through a stacked draw in Berlin to win the title there – her first on grass. Osorio’s inconsistent form can make her a trick player to handle, but Noskova’s recent grass court prowess might well take the game away before Osorio can establish a foothold.
Prediction: Noskova in 2
Jordan: There is a clear contrast in styles here. Noskova’s flat, powerful shots against Osorio’s grit and determination. On grass, Noskova is more likely to win that battle. She should live to fight another day at Wimbledon.
Prediction: Noskova in 2
Marta Kostyuk vs Anna Blinkova
Jim: Whilst Marta Kostyuk doesn’t have a particularly impressive record on the grass, this has been the best season of her career by a distance and she will surely be playing with real confidence – even if her French Open campaign came to a disappointingly early end considering how well she had been playing in the weeks ahead of Roland Garros. Anna Blinkova is good enough to make a match of this, but the Ukrainian should have the edge.
Prediction: Kostyuk in 3
Myles: Despite her strong year, grass is – statistically speaking – Kostyuk’s worst surface. Her first round match was her first on grass this season, while Blinkova comes in with two runs to the main draw at both Queen’s and Nottingham. But there’s not much in Blinkova’s game that will trouble Kostyuk, and it may help give her the time on grass that she needs for a deep run here.
Prediction: Kostyuk in 2
Jordan: Blinkova is more likely to overcome Kostyuk on grass than any other surface. I have a feeling that she will pull this off. She has managed upsets in her career, and Kostyuk could be susceptible at Wimbledon on grass where she does not move as well.
Prediction: Blinkova in 3
Emma Navarro vs Oksana Selekhmeteva
Jim: Emma Navarro has had a bad year, but has shown some signs of life in recent weeks. She also has a good record on grass. Against the comparatively inexperienced Oksana Selekhmeteva, Navarro’s greater court-craft and tireless running should make the American hard to beat.
Prediction: Navarro in 2
Myles: Selekhmeteva is a talented young player, whose left handed play might give Navarro a challenge on grass. Navarro came through a tight first round against a returning Paula Badosa, who put in a strong win against Gauff in Berlin. Navarro’s had some good wins recently, including against Swiatek, and will be expected to come through this with her athleticism and tactical play.
Prediction: Navarro in 2
Jordan: Navarro has found her spark again after a challenging previous 12 months. I think it will take a higher-ranked player to stop her progress. Selekhmeteva’s game on grass is not as well-rounded as her opponent’s.
Prediction: Navarro in 2
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