Zheng Qinwen vs Katerina Siniakova

WTA Wimbledon – 1st Round
Zheng Qinwen vs Katerina Siniakova

🧠 Form & Context

• Katerina Siniakova
  🧱 Grass-court disruptor: Best known for doubles success, but in singles has twice beaten Zheng on grass (2023 Wimbledon, 2024 Berlin).
  🔄 Mixed 2025: 19–15 record, recently qualified in Berlin and reached R16 in Bad Homburg.
  🌿 Grass comfort: 6–3 on grass this season, including wins over Kudermetova and Krueger.
  ⚠️ Style risks: Her crafty, all-court game excels when clean—but breaks down when pulled into long rallies.


• Zheng Qinwen
  🔥 Red-hot spring: 18 wins in her last 7 events, including QFs at Indian Wells, Rome, and Roland Garros, plus a SF at Queen’s.
  🌱 Grass curve upward: Impressive wins over Raducanu and Kessler at Queen’s suggest better grass feel in 2025.
  📉 Wimbledon woes: 1R exits in 2 of 3 appearances, including a 2023 loss to Siniakova.
  📊 Revenge watch: Trails H2H 1–2, with her lone win via Siniakova retirement in 2024 Miami.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Zheng enters in excellent form, but Siniakova remains a tricky puzzle—especially on grass. The Czech’s ability to rush opponents with net pressure and tempo shifts has troubled Zheng in past encounters, and she’ll again try to disrupt baseline rhythm with slice and angle.

However, Zheng has matured tactically. On grass, her flatter forehand, improved serve placement, and better footwork help her control points from early on. She’ll aim to dictate with pace and avoid letting Siniakova vary the tempo too much.

If Siniakova serves well and keeps Zheng guessing, she can make this tough. But over three sets, Zheng’s physical and tactical growth may tip the balance.

🔮 Prediction

Prediction: Zheng in 3 sets – She’ll likely face resistance early, but with improved composure and aggression, she should finally get past Siniakova on grass.