{"id":57679,"date":"2023-07-02T07:17:16","date_gmt":"2023-07-02T11:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=57679"},"modified":"2023-07-02T07:28:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-02T11:28:59","slug":"wimbledon-day-1-womens-predictions-including-venus-williams-vs-elina-svitolina","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2023\/07\/02\/wimbledon-day-1-womens-predictions-including-venus-williams-vs-elina-svitolina\/","title":{"rendered":"Wimbledon Day 1 Women\u2019s Predictions Including Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina"},"content":{"rendered":"

With star names, including the world #1 and a former champion, set to take to the court on day one at Wimbledon, there should be plenty for the fans to enjoy. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the slate, including Danielle Collins vs Julie Grabher<\/a>, Victoria Azarenka vs Yuan Yue<\/a>, Sloane Stephens vs Rebecca Peterson<\/a>, Jessica Pegula vs Lauren Davis<\/a>, Coco Gauff vs Sofia Kenin<\/a>, Iga Swiatek vs Zhu Lin<\/a> and Caroline Garcia vs Katie Volynets<\/a>. But who will reach the second round?<\/p>\n

Wimbledon Day 1 Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jack: There was potential with the wildcard but Venus Williams\u2019 has been given a grim draw. She would have stood a decent chance against a powerful player that she could match blow for blow but Elina Svitolina will make the five-time champ run for her life. Perhaps there will be some moments of magic but Svitolina should be too steady.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Svitolina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Jakub: The first women\u2019s match on Centre Court at these Championships is a showdown between two wildcards. Williams returned after five months out at Hertogenbosch with a loss but looked great at Birmingham, beating Camila Giorgi and taking a set off eventual champion Jelena Ostapenko. Svitolina, a semifinalist here in 2019, finished strong on clay with a title in Strasbourg and quarterfinals at Roland Garros, but won just two games against Linda Fruhvirtova at Birmingham. Svitolina will extend rallies here but I see Venus coming through this gruelling battle.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Williams in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan: This is certainly one of the standout matches in the men or women\u2019s draw. The five time champion versus the 2019 semifinalist. Venus has shown some positive signs in the tournaments she\u2019s played before Wimbledon. It is incredible she is still competing at 43, but I believe Svitolina\u2019s gritty determination and superior speed around the court will be enough for her to win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Svitolina in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

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Barbora Strycova vs Maryna Zanevska<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Jack: Did you forget Barbora Strycova made it to the semifinals of Wimbledon four years ago? The 37-year-old has already beaten Maryna Zanevska on her lesser-preferred surface this year\u2014there\u2019s absolutely no reason she can\u2019t pull off another win against a player that\u2019s struggling for form.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Strycova in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Jakub: Barbora Strycova has come back for a farewell tour as a mother after more than two years out with Wimbledon being the main goal. The Czech\u2019s warm-up events did not go to plan with a 1-3 record. The 2019 semifinalist beat Maryna Zanevska in Rome earlier this year though and with the Belgian generally struggling, I could see Strycova come out with a win here.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Strycova in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Jordan: It is great to see former semifinalist Strycova returning from maternity to leave to play. On paper she has a good return match at SW19 against a player who has never been past the first round. She may not be in her absolute prime anymore, but I would back Strycova to win.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Strycova in 2
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