🧠 Form & Context
Maya Joint
🌟 Teenage talent on the rise—already lifted a WTA title in Rabat this May at just 19.
🔥 Pulled off a major upset in R1 by dismissing Ons Jabeur 7-5, 6-2—her first top-15 win on grass.
🌱 Limited experience on grass (1–1 before Eastbourne), but her aggressive return game adapts well to fast turf.
📚 Carries a revenge motive: lost a close three-set battle to Raducanu in Rome last month.
Emma Raducanu
🏠 Playing in front of a home crowd and feeding off the energy—now 3–1 on grass this swing with a QF in Queen’s and R1 comeback win here over Xiyu Li.
📈 Momentum is building: a solid 16–12 record on the season with wins over Kudermetova, Kasatkina, and a Miami QF run.
⚡ Relies on clean first-strike tennis—flat backhands and crisp returns give her the edge on low-bouncing grass.
✅ Leads H2H 1–0 after outlasting Joint in Rome (7-5, 6-7, 6-3).
🔍 Match Breakdown
Expect fast-paced rallies and aggressive shot-making from both ends. Joint will look to take the ball early and attack Raducanu’s forehand, particularly off second serves. She excels when she steps in and redirects up the line. Raducanu, however, counters with variety and depth, looking to move the Aussie side to side and force errors off the stretch.
Serving will be key—Raducanu’s rhythm improves when her first-serve percentage stays above 60%. If she dips, Joint’s fearless return stance could create break windows. The match may hinge on redirection exchanges—Raducanu’s cross-court backhand versus Joint’s flat forehand.
🔮 Prediction
Joint brings firepower and nothing to lose, but Raducanu’s composure, home support, and better grass instincts give her the edge in the tight moments. If she absorbs the early pressure, she should gradually take control of the rhythm.
Pick: Raducanu in 2 sets — competitive opener, then a cleaner finish as the Brit adapts.
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