Barbora Krejcikova vs Jasmine Paolini Prediction: 13/7/2024

Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini will face 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships final. The match will take place at Centre Court at the All England Tennis Club on Saturday, starting at 1400 hrs BST.

Krejcikova, aiming for her second Grand Slam title, secured her spot in the final by defeating former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a 2-1 semi-final victory, marking her sixth consecutive win. Meanwhile, Jasmine Paolini advanced to her second straight Grand Slam final with a three-set victory over Donna Vekic.

This will be the second career meeting between Krejcikova and Paolini, but their first encounter in a championship match. It’s also the first Wimbledon final for both players.

Barbora Krejcikova – Jasmine Paolini: Form Analysis

Barbora Krejcikova reached the final by overcoming Elena Rybakina in three sets (3-6, 6-3, 6-4). The former French Open champion is now one win away from becoming a two-time Grand Slam winner. Her comeback from a set down against Rybakina will boost her confidence.

Krejcikova has had an inconsistent year, struggling early due to fitness issues. However, she has found her form on grass, winning eight of her 11 matches on this surface. Her only previous meeting with Paolini was in the qualifying rounds of the 2018 Australian Open, where she emerged victorious. Reaching the final has also propelled Krejcikova back into the WTA top 20, currently ranked 14th in the live rankings.

Jasmine Paolini: Season Overview

Jasmine Paolini is enjoying her best season at tour level. This is her third final of the year and second in a major tournament. She won her first WTA 1000 title in Dubai and was the runner-up at the French Open, her first Grand Slam final. Now, she aims for her first major victory at Wimbledon.

Despite not being known for her grass-court prowess, Paolini has excelled this season. Before this year, she had never won a main draw match at Wimbledon. Her victory over Donna Vekic in the semi-finals required a comeback from a set down, highlighting her resilience. Paolini has achieved 30 wins in 42 matches this year, with eight victories on grass. Her performance has elevated her to fifth in the live rankings for the first time.

Prediction: Barbora Krejcikova vs Jasmine Paolini

Our prediction for the Barbora Krejcikova vs Jasmine Paolini match is: Barbora Krejcikova to win.