{"id":86014,"date":"2025-06-29T12:02:31","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T16:02:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=86014"},"modified":"2025-06-29T07:37:28","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T11:37:28","slug":"wimbledon-day-1-womens-predictions-including-madison-keys-vs-elena-gabriela-ruse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/06\/29\/wimbledon-day-1-womens-predictions-including-madison-keys-vs-elena-gabriela-ruse\/","title":{"rendered":"Wimbledon Day 1 Women’s Predictions Including Madison Keys vs Elena Gabriela Ruse"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 1 of Wimbledon kicks off with a whopping 32 women’s matches–half of the first round. As always, our team here at LWOT will share their thoughts on every single match with you. We split the 32 matches between eight articles. In addition to this articles, the other feature Aryna Sabalenka vs Carson Branstine<\/a>, Elina Svitolina vs Anna Bondar<\/a>, Emma Raducanu vs Mingge Xu<\/a>, Leylah Fernandez vs Hannah Klugman<\/a>, Amanda Anisimova vs Yulia Putintseva<\/a>, Naomi Osaka vs Talia Gibson<\/a>, and Jasmine Paolini vs Anastasija Sevastova<\/a>. Predicting these matches are Jordan Reynolds, Tope Oke, and Yesh Ginsburg. Who do you think will win?<\/p>\n

Wimbledon Day 1 Women’s Predictions<\/h2>\n

Paula Badosa vs Katie Boulter<\/h4>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nThis could be one of the best matches of the first round matches between two powerful hitters. At her best, two-time Nottingham Open champion Boulter might be more dangerous on grass than Emma Raducanu, who the British press usually pin their hopes on. Badosa had more injury issues in the run-up to Wimbledon<\/a>. That gives Boulter a great chance.
\nPrediction: Boulter in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Tope:<\/em>
\nWimbledon is the only Grand Slam event where Paula Badosa has not made it to the quarterfinals, as her style of play tends to be more compatible with other surfaces.
\nKatie Boulter lost her status as the British #1<\/a> after being knocked out in the second round at Queen’s recently, but she bounced back by reaching the quarterfinals in Nottingham. The 28-year-old has not lost a first-round match at Wimbledon since she started competing in 2017, and with Badosa’s physical status uncertain following her recent withdrawal, an upset isn\u2019t impossible.
\nPrediction: Boulter in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesh:<\/em>
\nThis should be a great match. Both players hit the ball very cleanly and move comfortably on the grass. Ultimately, I think Badosa is the better player, and should she find her rhythm she should win.
\nPrediction: Badosa in 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Yanina Wickmayer vs Renata Zarazua<\/h4>\n

Jordan:<\/em>
\nThis is a draw both players must be happy with. On grass, I favor Wickmayer slightly more. Zarazua\u2019s playing style is one that often breaks down on the surface.
\nPrediction: Wickmayer in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Tope:<\/em>
\nYanina Wickmayer will be looking to write the final chapter of her career with a first win in Wimbledon three years. She\u2019s been playing here since her debut in 2008, and there\u2019s enough motivation to win this against Zarazua–who has played just 17 grass court matches all through her career.
\nPrediction: Wickmayer in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Yesh:<\/em>
\nWickmayer’s retirement<\/a> might be given a slight reprieve with a favorable draw. I think she’ll be able to get past Zarazua, who has never played well on grass.
\nPrediction: Wickmayer in 2<\/em><\/p>\n

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