Barbora Krejcikova vs Anna Blinkova

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Krejcikova vs Blinkova — Beijing R1 Preview

WTA Beijing Hard Court Round 1

🧠 Form & Context

Barbora Krejcikova

• ⏫ Back strong after ~4.5 months off: 9 wins across last 3 events (Cincinnati R16, US Open QF, Seoul QF).
• 🎢 Saved 3 MPs vs Raducanu in Seoul before falling to Świątek.
• 📈 2025: 14–8 overall (Hard 9–4).
• 🇨🇳 China Open: still seeking first MD win (0–2).

Anna Blinkova

• 🧊 Slumping: only 2 wins in last 7 events; lost to No.198 Okamura in Seoul qualies.
• 📉 2025: 23–24 overall (Hard 9–12).
• 🪙 Peaks earlier in season: Linz/Austin/Eastbourne QFs, Miami R3 — but trend is down.

Head-to-Head: Krejcikova leads 3–0 (Wiesbaden ’19, Miami ’21, Prague ’22; straightforward scorelines).

🔍 Match Breakdown

Patterns: Krejcikova’s variety — sliced changes of pace and BH down-the-line — reliably disrupts Blinkova’s rhythm and court position.

Serve/Return: Blinkova can bother shaky second serves, but sustaining return pressure has been an issue during this slump. If Krejcikova lands a steady first-serve clip, she controls most patterns.

Form & Confidence: Barbora’s recent deep runs and clutch moments (Raducanu match) point to resilience; Blinkova arrives low on rhythm and confidence.

🔮 Prediction

With the H2H dominance, fresher form, and superior pattern tools, Krejcikova should manage scoreboard pressure and keep this routine.

Pick: Krejcikova in 2 sets.