Dominika Salkova 🇨🇿 vs. Katerina Siniakova 🇨🇿

🎾 WTA Prague 2025 – Round of 16 Preview

Dominika Salkova 🇨🇿 vs. Katerina Siniakova 🇨🇿

📍 Prague | 🗓️ July 23 | 🎾 Hard (Outdoor)

🧠 Form & Context

Dominika Salkova
🔥 Hot summer stretch: Turned her season around since June—finalist in Zagreb, semifinalist in Grado, and upset win over Samsonova in R1 here.
📈 Clay to hard transition: 16–11 on clay in 2025; just 1–2 on hard, but current form trumps numbers.
🏡 Hometown favorite: Born in Prague and consistently reaches R16 at this event—knows the court and draws local support.
🧠 Game maturity: Now winning scrappy matches with added control behind her natural aggression.

Katerina Siniakova
🧭 Experienced campaigner: 5-time WTA titleholder and former doubles world No. 1—still dangerous despite singles ranking drop.
🏃‍♀️ Hard court comfort: 8–5 on hard in 2025, with solid WTA wins (e.g., Kudermetova, Ruse).
🤕 Injury background: Missed a chunk of the season but seems healthy again after a clean R1 victory.
🎯 Flashes of brilliance: Still plays top-30 tennis in spurts, though consistency under pressure can waver.

🔍 Match Breakdown

It’s a hometown battle of generations—Salkova, the local upstart in form, against the seasoned shot-maker in Siniakova. Salkova will grind from the baseline and try to wear down her older opponent with consistent, compact pressure. She thrives on rhythm and confidence, and if the match becomes a war of attrition, she has the legs to go long.

Siniakova brings more tools to the table—better touch, aggressive net skills, and a smarter serve—but also more fragility. If her first serve falters or she struggles to end points quickly, Salkova’s rally tolerance could tilt the momentum.

This could become a game of runs and nerves, especially with both players feeding off the Czech crowd. Whoever manages their emotions better under scoreboard pressure may edge it.

🔮 Prediction

Siniakova should have the upper hand on paper, but Salkova’s fire and local backing make her a live threat. Expect a seesaw contest with plenty of drama.

Prediction: Siniakova in 3 sets – but Salkova won’t go quietly.