{"id":50697,"date":"2022-07-04T13:51:53","date_gmt":"2022-07-04T17:51:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=50697"},"modified":"2022-07-04T16:20:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-04T20:20:52","slug":"wimbledon-womens-quarterfinal-predictions-anisimova-halep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2022\/07\/04\/wimbledon-womens-quarterfinal-predictions-anisimova-halep\/","title":{"rendered":"Wimbledon Women&#8217;s Quarterfinal Predictions Including Amanda Anisimova vs Simona Halep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All four women&#8217;s quarterfinals are set at Wimbledon. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2021\/07\/04\/wimbledon-2021-guide-manic-monday\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Manic Monday might be no more<\/a>, but the latter rounds of the tournament are still full of intrigue. Can anyone beat Simona Halep? Is Ons Jabeur ready to win a Major? As always, our writers share their thoughts on the quarterfinal matches. Predicting these matches are Jakub Bobro, Jack Edward, and Jim Smith. Who do you think will win?<\/p>\n<h2>Wimbledon Women&#8217;s Quarterfinal Predictions<\/h2>\n<h4>Ons Jabeur vs Marie Bouzkova<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jakub:<\/em><br \/>\nJabeur ripped through the first three rounds dropping just 13 games but faced a tougher opponent in her last match against Elise Mertens. The Belgian pushed her all the way, especially in the first set which the Tunisian won in a 13-11 tiebreak. To see Jabeur come up with a way to still win that match in straight sets was mightily impressive.<\/p>\n<p>Roadrunner Bouzkova has been impressive in every single match, starting with the upset of Danielle Collins and finishing with the dismantling of Caroline Garcia. Jabeur will obviously provide a different ball that the Czech has not yet seen before at this tournament but trust and believe she will chase it down every single time. Despite that, I see the third seed as the favorite as her variety might make Bouzkova struggle to get rhythm.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Jabeur in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jack:<\/em><br \/>\nThe worst is behind Ons Jabeur. She survived four set points in her first set against Elise Mertens, keeping her level at a ferociously high level to come through a gruelling straight sets match. Marie Bouzkova is a decent player but Jabeur has so many options compared to her previous opponents &#8211; I\u2019m struggling to envision a reality in which the in-form player fails to seize the opportunity of a lifetime to march into her first Wimbledon final.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Jabeur in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jim:<\/em><br \/>\nThis is probably a tougher match for Jabeur than looks on paper. Bouzkova tends to be quite a streaky player, but when she is playing her best tennis \u2013 as she has been so far at Wimbledon \u2013 the Czech is a tough opponent. Her court coverage is up with their best in the women\u2019s game and she is not without big match experience. But she has far less than Jabeur and she has not come up against a player of the Tunisian\u2019s quality yet at Wimbledon. Expect Jabeur to prove too strong.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Jabeur in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"nXcIXb6sS1tLPTJJ8L9S_Q\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1406717244\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'nXcIXb6sS1tLPTJJ8L9S_Q',sig:'PkQMVVOhiyxMi6Zsn1CP55Wv3Wbk4GAIxdrXBhp2LY0=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1406717244',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Tatjana Maria vs Jule Niemeier<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jakub:<\/em><br \/>\nWho had this one in their brackets? Though it may be surprising, I expect this obscure German derby to deliver some strong tennis as both players have played some incredible stuff during the Championships. Niemeier\u2019s level to take out Anett Kontaveit was incredible to behold as was Maria\u2019s play against Jelena Ostapenko. It is a tough one to call but I will lean towards Niemeier as Maria\u2019s run-intensive match against the Latvian likely took a lot out of her physically.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Niemeier in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jack:<\/em><br \/>\nFor those following Jule Niemeier\u2019s career closely, this run may not have come as a surprise. The German hits the ball bigger than the vast majority of the tour &#8211; it\u2019s just been a matter of putting it all together.<\/p>\n<p>If there was someone that could dismantle her game, Tatjana Maria might be the woman for the job. She\u2019s already unstuck Sakkari and Ostapenko with her wicked slices which sit horrifically low on this surface. I\u2019m not underestimating Maria but if Niemeier\u2019s arrival is truly here and now, I think she has the game to come through.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Niemeier in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jim:<\/em><br \/>\nA massive opportunity for both. Who handles the accompanying pressure will likely play a big role in who comes out on top. Maria has the advantage in terms of experience and has probably had to beat better players to reach this stage. In spite of that, expect it to be Niemeier to come out on top. She has a higher level and in a match with stakes this high, her youth may actually be an advantage.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Niemeier in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"FixxmCesTbFZvQKWlrUWUw\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1241685541\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'FixxmCesTbFZvQKWlrUWUw',sig:'rdjl0yI8b5R3aAV3e26FG4ad2P3YGiaHbzsrY0LtDoI=',w:'594px',h:'406px',items:'1241685541',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Elena Rybakina vs Ajla Tomljanovic<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jakub:<\/em><br \/>\nRybakina has not been talked about much but the Kazakh has been incredibly solid match-in, match-out, taking out strong opposition such as Bianca Andreescu, Petra Martic, or Coco Vandeweghe without dropping a single set. Tomljanovic has now made back-to-back quarterfinals at Wimbledon, coming back from a set down against Barbora Krejcikova and Alize Cornet in her last two matches. This is a tight match but with Rybakina being more rested headed into it, she has to be the favorite for me over the Australian.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rybakina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jack:<\/em><br \/>\nIt\u2019s no coincidence Elena Rybakina is through to the quarterfinals. She\u2019s always had the serve and forehand combo to excel on any surface but has always had the potential to really step into overdrive on a grass-court. Ajla Tomljanovic is a big hitter with similar advantages to the Kazakh, but if both stepped onto the court near 100%, I\u2019d expect Rybakina to have slightly more firepower.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rybakina in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jim:<\/em><br \/>\nRybakina is probably overdue a really big run at a Major and, if <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/wimbledon\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Wimbledon<\/a> did not seem the most likely venue for that to happen, it is also not exactly impossible to understand how the Kazakh has found success on these courts. Tomljanovic has also played very well to reach this stage, repeating her 2021 result, but she could go no further last year and this should be the end of the road for her again in 2022.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Rybakina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"1GKYjroISgFkXY4MtI0pIA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1241702703\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'1GKYjroISgFkXY4MtI0pIA',sig:'QXXtBOSikrhJkBZ5XLmNHhsa8xfpR24OO9UzWyBwELY=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1241702703',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4>Amanda Anisimova vs Simona Halep<\/h4>\n<p><em>Jakub:<\/em><br \/>\nAnisimova has seen some adversity on this run, coming back from a set down against Lauren Davis and Coco Gauff, but the young American has looked better in every match, most recently ending Harmony Tan\u2019s fairy tale run. Halep, yet to drop a set, has been an absolute machine at this year\u2019s Wimbledon. The only time she looked a little bit in danger was in the first set against Kirsten Flipkens, but the former No. 1 took out fourth seed Paula Badosa 6-1 6-2 in her previous match, showing just how good her form is. This match-up would suit Anisimova better on a different surface. With how good Halep has looked, the Romanian has to be considered a contender.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Halep in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jack:<\/em><br \/>\nThis match dynamic depends on whether or not <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2022\/01\/21\/amanda-anisimova-career-victory-naomi-osaka\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Anisimova shows up<\/a>. I expected her return to be rushed a bit by her opponent\u2019s serves on this surface but she seems to be timing the ball nicely&#8211;Halep hardly has the biggest serve in the world either so if the American is on, things could get difficult for the two-time Grand Slam champion. From what I\u2019ve seen, I\u2019ve no reason to believe Anisimova won\u2019t be in full flow. Even for someone of Halep\u2019s caliber, she has shown in recent times big hitters can get the better of her.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Anisimova in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Jim:<\/em><br \/>\nJabeur is probably the favourite, but perhaps she should not be. Halep is, after all, the only player left in the draw who has actually won Wimbledon. She also demolished Paula Badosa in straight sets to book her place in the quarterfinals. Anisimova has also had an excellent tournament, but if Halep maintains the level she showed against Badosa, expect her to have too much for the American as well.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Halep in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo from Getty.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All four women&#8217;s quarterfinals are set at Wimbledon. Manic Monday might be no more, but the latter rounds of the tournament are still full of intrigue. Can anyone beat Simona Halep? Is Ons Jabeur ready to win a Major? As always, our writers share their thoughts on the quarterfinal matches. 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