Andreescu vs Krejčíková

🎾 Andreescu vs Krejčíková – WTA Montreal R1 Preview

🧠 Form & Context

Bianca Andreescu 🇨🇦
🇨🇦 Home heroics: Undefeated in three singles matches at Hopman Cup Bari—strong hard-court warm-up.
🏆 Montreal pedigree: 2019 champion and fan favorite, though just 1 main-draw appearance here since then.
⏳ Comeback trail: Missed most of 2024; this is her first North American swing event of 2025.
🔋 Legs look fresh: Straight-set wins suggest her movement and timing are returning.

Barbora Krejčíková 🇨🇿
🩹 Injury return: Sat out four months with back issues, ramped up in Strasbourg and grass swing.
🏰 Wimbledon defense: Fell R3 after winning in 2022—hard-court form remains under question.
📉 Montreal struggles: 0–2 R1 record here; prefers clay and grass historically.
💪 Doubles prowess: Her net skills and tactical variety can disrupt baseline hitters.

🔍 Match Breakdown

🎾 Baseline battle: Andreescu’s heavy groundstrokes versus Krejčíková’s slice and variety—pivotal who controls rally direction.
🏃‍♀️ Court coverage: Krejčíková’s doubles instincts give her excellent angles; Andreescu must keep balls deep to prevent drop-shot surprises.
💥 Serve leverage: Andreescu needs high first-serve percentage; Krejčíková can attack second serves with her kick-slice combination.
🧠 Clutch conversion: Both excel in tiebreaks; early break opportunities will dictate momentum.

🔮 Prediction

🧩 Prediction: Andreescu in 3 sets.
🎯 Expect a tight opener as Krejčíková tests Andreescu’s movement with slices and net forays. Once Andreescu finds rhythm on her forehand, she’ll dictate and close in the decider.