Greet Minnen vs Olivia Gadecki

WTA Wimbledon – 1st Round
Greet Minnen vs Olivia Gadecki

🧠 Form & Context

• Greet Minnen
  🏆 Won her first-ever pro title on grass at the 125K Birmingham, fighting through three tough three-setters.
  📈 Solid season overall: 30–13 record in 2025 with a SF in Austin and a final in Oeiras.
  📉 Slam struggles: Still winless at Grand Slams this year (0–2).
  🌱 Wimbledon record: Reached R2 in both 2022 and 2024 (2–4 overall at SW19).


• Olivia Gadecki
  ⚠️ Rough 2025: Just 7–19 on the year, with 1–11 in WTA main draws.
  🎾 Inconsistent shotmaking: Flashes of talent but rarely sustained across full matches.
  🏛️ Limited SW19 experience: 0–1 in Wimbledon main draws; only previous exposure through qualifiers.
  🔍 Grass season: 1–3 with losses to Watson, Banks, and Cristian.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Minnen enters with confidence, rhythm, and results. Her Birmingham title validated her ability to win gritty matches and exploit vulnerable opponents—exactly what Gadecki has become in 2025. The Belgian’s serve-return balance, particularly her ability to stretch opponents wide, plays well against Gadecki’s inconsistent movement.

Gadecki needs to redline early to stay in contention, but Minnen’s current shot tolerance and baseline discipline make that a tough ask. Unless the Aussie finds a new gear, her lack of match toughness and mounting loss count suggest a brief stay in London.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Minnen in 2 sets – a clean, composed performance expected from the Belgian. A potential bankroll builder if odds stay below 1.45.

Betting angle: Minnen –4.5 games or Minnen to win in under 19.5 total games.