Wimbledon has officially hit the semi-finals, and the women's singles draw has revealed two fantastic matchups. One of them features an exciting clash between Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova.
This match is loaded with betting opportunities, and we've done all the legwork to help you choose the best bets for this showdown. Read on for our Rybakina vs Krejcikova prediction and betting tips.
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Player Form: Rybakina’s Form is Top-Notch
2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has once again made it to the semi-finals, determined to reclaim her title. She's been in outstanding form all season, showing off her stellar gameplay on every surface.
Rybakina has reached at least the quarter-finals in every tournament this year, except for the Australian Open. Her Wimbledon campaign has been nothing short of extraordinary, dropping just one set to Laura Siegemund along the way. With three titles this season in Stuttgart, Abu Dhabi, and Brisbane, Rybakina is poised to continue her dominant run, aiming for her spot in the finals in Wimbledon.
Barbora Krejcikova, on the other hand, has had a more average season. She's faced multiple early exits but had a standout performance at the Australian Open, where she reached the quarter-finals.
Although her clay season was tough, the grass courts have been kind to her. Krejcikova reached the quarter-finals at the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham and fought her way to the Wimbledon semi-finals, defeating notable players like Jelena Ostapenko and Danielle Collins.
How the Bookies View It: Rybakina the Favourite
Bookmaker Betfred is favouring Rybakina to win this encounter, making her the favourite at 1/5. Meanwhile, Krejcikova is sitting far behind at 10/3 to win. Set betting suggests a 2-0 win for Rybakina, with this result paying 8/11.
Recent Head-to-Head: Krejcikova Has the Edge
Rybakina and Krejcikova have faced each other twice before this semi-final showdown, and Krejcikova has come out on top in both encounters. Their last encounter was in 2022 in Ostrava, where Krejcikova defeated Rybakina 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-4.
Anything Else Catch the Eye?
Despite Krejcikova's edge in their head-to-head matches, this season has been phenomenal for Rybakina, while it hasn't been very kind to Krejcikova. Rybakina boasts an impressive 35-7 win-loss record and has claimed three titles.
Her performance in the quarter-finals against Svitolina was emphatic, defeating her 6-3, 6-2. Rybakina fired seven aces and 28 winners to secure the victory.
On the other hand, Krejcikova's singles win-loss record this season is a bit rough at 7-9. But in doubles, she's been shining with a 14-5 win-loss. In her quarter-final match against Ostapenko, Krejcikova was on fire, shooting five aces and winning 100 percent of her net points along with 15 winners to secure a 6-4, 7-6(4) victory.
Rybakina vs Krejcikova Betting Tips & Predictions
Both contenders have battled hard to earn their spots in the semi-finals, but only one can make it to the grand finale. Considering Rybakina's stellar form and impressive stats, we predict she'll end Krejcikova's run and secure her place in the finals.
- Rybakina to win 2-0 @ 8/13
- Rybakina to win first set @ 1/3
Rybakina and Krejcikova will play on the Centre Court, 1:30pm local time. While you wait, make sure to check out our women’s singles day 11 predictions for Wimbledon 2024.
Bren is our resident Kiwi, and has been playing or watching sports down under in New Zealand for the better part of three decades. With 12+ years experience as a professional writer, Bren loves to dive deep into all things sport to bring the best betting analysis and predictions here at Mr Fixits Tips.
