Zizou Bergs vs Lloyd Harris

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Zizou Bergs vs Lloyd Harris

🧠 Form & Context

• Zizou Bergs
  🎢 Career-best 2025: Two ATP finals (Auckland & ’s-Hertogenbosch), 23 wins, and broke into the Top 50.
  🛑 Momentum slowdown: Back-to-back first-round losses in Halle (to Khachanov) and Eastbourne (to Fonseca, bageled in final set).
  ⚠️ Physical drain: Deep runs and a heavy schedule may be catching up post-Roland-Garros.
  🏠 Wimbledon struggles: 0–2 in main draws here; lost a tight five-setter to Cazaux in 2024.
  🧠 Best version yet: Despite recent setbacks, this is his strongest Slam outlook to date.


• Lloyd Harris
  🚑 Recovery mode: Returning from a long injury layoff that began post-Wimbledon 2024.
  ✅ Grass momentum: 4 wins in June, QF at Birmingham Challenger, and competitive set vs Rublev at Roland-Garros.
  🌱 Grass comfort: Went 12–3 on the surface in 2024; made 2R at Wimbledon after qualifying.
  🔙 H2H advantage: Defeated Bergs in straight sets in 2021 (Antwerp).
  📉 Ranking deceptive: Still outside Top 300, but quality game and grass skills are evident.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This match pits form against familiarity with the surface. Bergs, the seeded favorite, brings more match toughness and recent big-stage experience, but fatigue is a real concern. His last match—a 6-0 set loss to Fonseca—raises eyebrows.

Harris, while lacking match volume at the ATP level this year, has looked sharp on grass and brings a serve-forehand combo that can dominate stretches of play. His flatter hitting and calm point construction suit the surface more naturally than Bergs’ energy-heavy baseline game.

Harris may come out fast if Bergs starts passively, which has been the Belgian’s habit in early rounds. But if the match goes long, Harris’s own physical question marks come into play. The balance tips in favor of whichever player manages momentum swings better in the middle sets.

🔮 Prediction

This could turn into one of the tighter matches of the opening round. Bergs has grown in resilience this season and may need all of it to weather Harris’s early surge.

Prediction: Bergs in 5 sets — a war of attrition, with both men having chances, but the Belgian scrapes through.

Viktoriya Tomova vs Ons Jabeur

WTA Wimbledon – 1st Round
Viktoriya Tomova vs Ons Jabeur

🧠 Form & Context

• Ons Jabeur
  🔄 Uneven season: Opened strong with QFs in Brisbane, Abu Dhabi, and Doha but has just 2 wins since February.
  📉 Grass wobble: Early loss to Maya Joint in Eastbourne after a QF run as a lucky loser in Berlin.
  🧠 Wimbledon specialist: Finalist in 2022 and 2023; R3 in 2024—her game suits SW19’s tempo and surface perfectly.
  📉 Slipped in rankings: Outside Top 50 as of July, with a 15–14 win-loss record in 2025.


• Viktoriya Tomova
  ⚠️ Out of rhythm: 0–8 in WTA main draws since Charleston in March.
  🌱 Grass challenges: Has reached Wimbledon R2 three times but enters this match 2–3 on grass this season.
  💔 Missed opportunity: Held match point vs Pavlyuchenkova in Eastbourne but couldn’t close it out.
  📉 2025 struggles: Just 5–15 in tour-level main draws, with her last WTA win coming back in Miami.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Jabeur's form may be shaky, but her grass pedigree—and especially her Wimbledon experience—makes her a heavy favorite here. The Tunisian’s variety, creativity, and touch make her one of the most natural grass-court players on tour. Even if the confidence isn’t at its peak, her ability to disrupt rhythm with drop shots, lobs, and disguised spins keeps her dangerous.

Tomova is a solid counterpuncher with a decent baseline game, but lacks the tools to do significant damage on grass. She's let several close matches slip through her fingers in recent weeks, and without a strong weapon to press Jabeur, she'll likely find herself reacting rather than dictating.

If Jabeur starts slow or struggles with her second serve, things might get tight in the opening set. But over the course of the match, her grass IQ and ability to control tempo should make the difference.

🔮 Prediction

Even with recent stumbles, Jabeur has too much variety and Wimbledon know-how for Tomova to handle over two sets. Expect a few nervy moments early, but the Tunisian should settle in and pull away.

Prediction: Jabeur in 2 sets — some rust likely, but too much class and surface comfort to fall here.

Anca Alexia Todoni vs Cristina Bucșa

WTA Wimbledon – 1st Round
Anca Alexia Todoni vs Cristina Bucșa

🧠 Form & Context

• Anca Alexia Todoni
  🌋 On the rise, inconsistently: Entered the Top 100 this spring, but her last WTA main-draw win came in Brisbane back in January.
  🥇 Challenger force: Has won 3 WTA 125 titles in under a year—Cluj-Napoca 2, Antalya, and most recently Bari (June 2025).
  🌱 Grass transition: 1–3 on grass in 2025; reached Wimbledon R2 in 2024.
  🧠 Head-to-head edge: Beat Bucșa convincingly in Brisbane, her last tour-level win.


• Cristina Bucșa
  🧱 Slam staple: Playing her 15th Slam main draw, though she’s exited R1 in 8 of her previous 14 attempts.
  📉 Tough 2025: Hasn’t won back-to-back WTA main-draw matches all year, now ranked outside the Top 100.
  🌿 Grass glimpses: Qualified in Nottingham and Queen’s but lost easily in both main draws.
  📉 Fragile confidence: Just 3 wins since May, and fell quietly to Andreeva in RG R1.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Both players enter Wimbledon short on WTA-level wins but with contrasting strengths. Todoni brings youthful energy, spin-heavy shotmaking, and more firepower. She can dictate from the baseline—if she holds her nerve and keeps the unforced errors in check.

Bucșa is the steadier of the two, but she’s struggled to turn that consistency into match wins. On grass, her serve and court coverage are vulnerable to aggressive opponents—something Todoni exposed in their Brisbane meeting earlier this year.

This could be scrappy, as both players lack rhythm and haven’t found reliable success on grass. Bucșa may get chances if Todoni grows impatient, but if the Romanian stays focused, she’s more likely to hit through the match and control momentum.

🔮 Prediction

This has all the hallmarks of a three-set battle, with shifts in control. But Todoni’s upside, mental edge from their past meeting, and ability to strike early in points should make the difference—even if it’s messy.

Prediction: Todoni in 3 sets — if she stays proactive and uses her forehand to dictate, she can escape with the win.

Diane Parry vs Petra Martić

WTA Wimbledon – 1st Round
Diane Parry vs Petra Martić

🧠 Form & Context

• Diane Parry
  🌱 Solid grass form: QF run at Ilkley (beat Dart), qualified for Wimbledon with clean back-to-back wins.
  🧗 Slam struggles in 2025: Just 1 Grand Slam match win this year; lost R1 at both Roland-Garros and the Australian Open.
  🧠 Wimbledon promise: Reached R3 in 2022 and R2 in 2023, pushing Martić to three sets last year.
  📈 Trending upward: Showing more maturity in point construction and timing on fast courts.


• Petra Martić
  🧓 Wimbledon veteran: Playing her 15th Wimbledon main draw; strong 9–3 R1 record.
  🩹 Declining form: No WTA main-draw victories since February 2025.
  🎢 Qualified with difficulty: Saved match points against Inglis in Q1, steadier in Q2 and Q3.
  👣 Still classy: Can outmaneuver opponents with variety, but increasingly exposed in extended rallies.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a battle between an emerging all-court player and a seasoned grass tactician in decline. Parry’s development has been visible—her court craft is evolving, and her backhand slice plus volley game suits the surface. More importantly, she seems calmer under pressure than in previous seasons.

Martić still possesses smooth technique and intelligence, but her legs aren’t quite what they were. She struggled to get through qualifying and hasn’t beaten a top-100 opponent since early 2024. When these two met last year at Wimbledon, Martić came back from a set down, but she was in far better form then.

Expect a cagey, slice-heavy match with rhythm shifts and net play. If Parry can keep her aggression balanced and stay patient during Martić’s point construction, she should be able to reverse the result from their previous meeting.

🔮 Prediction

Parry has been knocking on the door of a breakthrough, and this may be her moment. Martić will test her with court variety, but recent form suggests she can’t sustain that level across three sets.

Prediction: Parry in 3 sets — poised to flip the script from 2023 and earn a hard-fought first-round win.

Eva Lys vs Yuan Yue

WTA Wimbledon – 1st Round
Eva Lys vs Yuan Yue

🧠 Form & Context

• Eva Lys
  🧱 Slam presence: R4 at the 2025 Australian Open and passed R1 in 3 of her last 5 majors.
  📉 Current form: Just 3 wins in her last 10 matches; recently retired in Bad Homburg qualifying (down 4-6, 2-3).
  🌱 Grass learning curve: 1–2 on grass this season; still winless at Wimbledon main draw (0–1).
  💪 Flashes of potential: Upside clear, but momentum from early-season success has faded.


• Yuan Yue
  📈 Grass breakthrough: QF run in Rosmalen as a lucky loser ended a 5-month WTA-level losing streak.
  🏆 ITF success: Won W100 Oeiras in April—confidence boost even amid tour-level inconsistency.
  🚪 Slam hurdle: Just 1–9 in Grand Slam R1s, and winless (0–3) at Wimbledon.
  🌿 Better than her record: Recent wins over Birrell, Sevastova, and a tough 3-set loss to Mertens on grass show promise.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Two players seeking their maiden main-draw Wimbledon victory face off, each bringing questions around form, nerves, and surface adaptation.

Lys has proven her Slam mettle with a deep Australian Open run, but she’s looked out of sorts in recent weeks. Grass hasn’t been kind to her, and the retirement in Bad Homburg raises red flags about physical and mental readiness.

Yuan arrives with restored confidence after a positive grass-court swing. Her flatter groundstrokes and solid serve translate better to quicker courts than Lys’ more constructed baseline play. While Yuan has historically underperformed in Slams, her recent performances suggest she’s due for a breakthrough if she can manage the occasion.

This match could come down to who handles the scoreboard pressure better. Lys has the resume; Yuan has the surface form.

🔮 Prediction

It’s a tight call, but Yuan’s stronger grass prep and confidence surge tilt the edge in her direction. Expect ebbs and flows, but also a fighting finish.

Prediction: Yuan Yue in 3 sets — improved timing and turf rhythm give her the edge if she keeps calm under pressure.

WTA Wimbledon – Kartal vs Ostapenko

WTA Wimbledon – Kartal vs Ostapenko Preview

🧠 Form & Context

Jelena Ostapenko
⚠️ Injury watch: Retired from her Eastbourne second-round match against Eala due to a foot issue—despite dominating the first set 6-0.
🎢 Inconsistent performer: Just two quarterfinals in her last 19 events, but when she’s on, she’s lethal—won Stuttgart and was runner-up in Doha.
🌱 Grass specialist: Three-time Wimbledon quarterfinalist (2017, 2018, 2024). Has won seven of nine first-round matches here.
🎾 Recent H2H win: Defeated Kartal last week in Eastbourne; 7-6(2) in the second set showed potential cracks.

Sonay Kartal
🌿 Home soil strength: 20 wins in her last 25 matches on British grass, including a third-round showing at Wimbledon last year.
📉 Form dip: Since her breakout at Indian Wells (R4), she's struggled for consistency—hasn’t won back-to-back matches in months.
💥 Upset potential: Took down Kasatkina and pushed Boulter this grass swing.
🪜 On the rise: Recently cracked the top 50 and fearless when facing top-tier opponents.

🔍 Match Breakdown
Kartal has crowd support and momentum on UK lawns. But Ostapenko, despite fitness concerns, brings elite firepower. A volatile opener with big-hitting vs counterpunch angles.
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Anna Bondár vs Elina Svitolina

WTA Wimbledon – 1st Round
Anna Bondár vs Elina Svitolina

🧠 Form & Context

• Elina Svitolina
  🌱 Wimbledon specialist: Semifinalist in 2019 & 2023, quarterfinalist in 2024, with 15 wins at SW19 since 2019.
  🔥 Red-hot clay swing: 18–3 record with a title in Rouen, a SF in Madrid, and a QF at Roland-Garros.
  ⚖️ Competitive grass lead-in: Pushed Haddad Maia to three sets in Bad Homburg, holding a lead in set two.
  🔋 Reliable: Fitness, focus, and experience make her one of the most dangerous unseeded floaters in the draw.


• Anna Bondár
  🥀 Grass discomfort: Just earned her first-ever grass-court win at age 28—against an unranked wildcard in Eastbourne qualies.
  📉 Wimbledon record: 0–2 in main draws without winning a set; just 1 WTA main-draw win on grass.
  🏆 Clay-centric game: Recent good form in clay events (Wiesbaden title, Bari final), but struggles to adjust to faster surfaces.
  🛑 Slam woes: 2–11 career record in Grand Slam main draws—yet to win outside of Roland-Garros.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This matchup is one of the most lopsided in the WTA first round—both stylistically and historically.

Svitolina has proven time and again that her game transitions well to grass. Her anticipation, deep returns, and ability to redirect with depth allow her to control rallies even on slicker courts. She's battle-tested at Wimbledon and confident in long rallies and momentum shifts.

Bondár, on the other hand, thrives on slow, high-bounce clay where she can set up her shots. On grass, her heavy topspin forehand loses bite, and her movement becomes a liability. Even when she pushed Svitolina at Roland-Garros this year, it was on her favored surface—and still not enough.

On grass, Svitolina’s edge only grows. Expect the Ukrainian to pressure Bondár’s forehand early, take time away on returns, and coast if she maintains focus.

🔮 Prediction

Svitolina is simply operating on a higher level, both tactically and physically. Bondár may hang for a few games, but over a full match, the gulf in ability and grass-readiness is clear.

Prediction: Svitolina in 2 sets — under 18 total games likely. Controlled, clinical, and efficient.

Kimberly Birrell vs Donna Vekić

WTA Wimbledon – 1st Round
Kimberly Birrell vs Donna Vekić

🧠 Form & Context

• Donna Vekić
  🪫 Slumping since silver: After winning Olympic silver in Paris last year, she hasn’t reached a single quarterfinal.
  📉 String of early exits: Out in the first round at 8 of her last 12 events.
  🌱 Grass credentials: 2024 Wimbledon semifinalist and Bad Homburg finalist, but just 1 win in this year’s grass swing.
  🎢 Still a threat: Dangerous if her serve and forehand click—but rhythm has been elusive in 2025.


• Kimberly Birrell
  🌿 Grass-active: 6–4 on grass this season, with R2 showings in Rosmalen and Eastbourne, and a QF run at Birmingham 125K.
  🧱 Mixed 2025: Started strong on hard (Brisbane & Singapore QFs), but went 1–5 on clay.
  🎓 Wimbledon milestone: Debuts in the Wimbledon main draw at age 27.
  🎾 Slam history: 2–8 in Grand Slam R1s—both wins in Melbourne.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This matchup is tighter than it appears on paper. Vekić carries the seed and past grass-court pedigree, but her current form is brittle. Since her deep run last year at SW19, her confidence has wavered, and her movement and execution have been suspect—particularly in pressure moments.

Birrell, in contrast, enters with solid match fitness and familiarity with the conditions. She’s been grinding out wins on grass this month and brings a disciplined, low-risk style that could frustrate Vekić if rallies stretch and her timing dips.

Vekić leads the head-to-head 2–1, but Birrell pushed her at the 2024 US Open, and both players have trended in opposite directions since. If Birrell stays mentally composed and targets Vekić’s backhand and movement, this match could tilt her way—especially if it goes three sets.

🔮 Prediction

Vekić’s serve-and-strike blueprint can win matches fast, but right now, her execution isn’t reliable enough. Birrell is the more consistent player, and she’s played more competitive matches on grass in the past month. Unless Vekić finds her 2024 form overnight, she’s vulnerable again.

Prediction: Birrell in 3 sets — tactical, physical, and possibly emotional edge favors the Aussie.

Learner Tien vs Nishesh Basavareddy

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Learner Tien vs Nishesh Basavareddy

🧠 Form & Context

• Learner Tien
  🚀 Breakout year: Burst onto the scene with a shock R4 run at the Australian Open, including a win over Daniil Medvedev.
  🌱 Quick grass transition: 3–3 this season on grass, reaching the Mallorca quarterfinals with wins over Engel and Shelton.
  🔄 Building momentum: 17–16 in 2025, gaining belief and consistency with each passing event.
  🇬🇧 Wimbledon debut: A fearless competitor whose clean baseline timing should translate well to the All England Club.


• Nishesh Basavareddy
  🔄 Still finding footing: 14–14 in 2025, no main-draw Slam wins yet.
  🌱 Grass learning curve: 2–2 on the surface—both wins in Mallorca qualifying.
  📉 Form fluctuations: Results have been up and down across surfaces after a strong SF run in Auckland to start the year.
  📚 Peers in progress: From the same American cohort as Tien, but hasn’t had the same breakthrough moment.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a compelling battle between two Gen Z Americans—both skilled, both promising, but currently on slightly diverging trajectories.

Tien has already proven he can perform on the biggest stages, showcasing resilience in long Slam matches and a game style built around absorbing and redirecting pace. He reads the ball early and stays compact off both wings—traits that serve him well on quicker surfaces like grass.

Basavareddy, while more flashy in style with higher shot tolerance and variety, hasn’t found a consistent level yet. He has trouble sustaining focus in longer battles and hasn’t shown the same five-set stamina as Tien. Their head-to-head (2–0 in favor of Tien) reflects this: close starts, but Tien eventually outlasted him through discipline and grit.

If Nishesh can strike first and keep points short, he might steal a set. But Tien’s superior match toughness and surface adaptability make him the likely winner.

🔮 Prediction

Basavareddy can make it competitive early, but over a full-length match, Tien’s mental edge and growing composure should prevail.

Prediction: Tien in 4 sets — brief turbulence possible, but superior court maturity and grass prep give him the edge.

ATP Wimbledon Preview: Oliver Tarvet vs Leandro Riedi

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Oliver Tarvet vs Leandro Riedi

🧠 Form & Context

• Oliver Tarvet
  🎓 College-to-pro leap: San Diego standout finishing his penultimate academic year.
  🔥 Hot streak: 11–1 in 2025, dominating ITF events and winning three Wimbledon qualifying matches.
  🇬🇧 Historic moment: First British college player to qualify for Wimbledon since 2017.
  💡 New territory: Making his ATP main-draw debut—first time competing at this level.


• Leandro Riedi
  🔄 Comeback mode: Missed eight months but returned strong—7–2 in 2025 so far.
  🌱 Grass-ready: 5–1 on the surface this season, with an Ilkley QF run and flawless Wimbledon qualifying.
  🎯 High ceiling: Former junior Slam finalist, previously ranked No. 117 in the world.
  ❗ Volatile form: Talented but often disrupted by injury and confidence dips.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a fascinating clash of raw potential and recent revival. Tarvet brings hunger, home support, and a clean, high-percentage game that’s adapted well to grass. He’s served and returned solidly through qualifying, showing few nerves despite the occasion.

Riedi, meanwhile, is the more complete and powerful player on paper. His aggressive baseline style suits grass well, and his serve can take control of service games quickly. The big unknown is his physical reliability—especially over a best-of-five format—which has cost him in past campaigns.

Tarvet’s discipline and energy could frustrate Riedi if the Swiss player’s focus slips. But the match dynamic likely hinges on whether Riedi can stay in rhythm and avoid the confidence lapses that have marred previous high-stakes appearances.

🔮 Prediction

This could be closer than expected, especially early on with Tarvet riding a wave of momentum. However, over the course of a full match, Riedi’s heavier hitting and tour-level sharpness should help him find separation—assuming fitness holds.

Prediction: Riedi in 4 sets — early tension, but the Swiss power game wins out.

Frances Tiafoe vs Elmer Moller

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Frances Tiafoe vs Elmer Moller

🧠 Form & Context

• Frances Tiafoe
  🎾 Slam strength: Reached Roland-Garros QF this year with wins over Korda and Carreno Busta.
  🟡 Grass tune-up: Minimal prep—early loss at Queen’s to Dan Evans, followed by two Hurlingham exhibitions.
  🌱 Wimbledon record: 6–1 in R1 matches; reached R4 in 2022 and pushed Alcaraz to five sets in 2024 R3.
  ⚙️ Overall form: 17–16 in 2025; official grass record 0–3, but class and experience hold weight.
  🎯 Clear favorite: Faces a young opponent making his grass-court debut.


• Elmer Moller
  🚨 Grass novice: No prior pro, junior, or Challenger-level wins on grass.
  🧱 Clay lean: 15 of 18 wins this year came on clay, including titles at Challenger level.
  🎓 Slam track record: Just one main-draw Slam appearance—RG 2025, where he lost in four sets to Tommy Paul.
  📉 Lacks elite wins: Winless in all tour-level matches vs Top 50 players (e.g., losses to Cilic, Karatsev, Fonseca).
  👶 Still developing: Age 21, style built on patience and long rallies—not ideal for the speed of grass.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Everything about this matchup favors Frances Tiafoe. While his 2025 season has been uneven, his Slam-level performance and history at Wimbledon elevate him here. He’s comfortable attacking short balls, moving forward, and using slice and variety to unsettle inexperienced players—especially on grass.

Moller is a patient baseline grinder still adjusting to the top level. That approach typically falls flat on grass, where points are short, time is limited, and movement is more nuanced. With no prior matches on the surface, Moller is unlikely to settle in time against a player like Tiafoe, who thrives on rhythm disruption.

If Tiafoe serves well and stays focused, the match should remain one-sided. Moller will need a major drop-off from the American to stand a chance at extending it.

🔮 Prediction

Tiafoe’s explosiveness and grass pedigree should be more than enough here. Expect a sharp, businesslike performance as he aims to make another second-week run at SW19.

Prediction: Tiafoe in 3 sets — one-way traffic unless Moller adapts miraculously to the surface.

Adrian Mannarino vs Christopher O’Connell

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Adrian Mannarino vs Christopher O’Connell

🧠 Form & Context

• Adrian Mannarino
  🌱 Grass revival: After a dismal clay season, Mannarino has won 8 of his last 12 on grass, including three Wimbledon qualifying matches.
  📉 Overall struggles: Just 15–25 in 2025, currently outside the Top 120—his lowest rank in nearly a decade.
  🏟️ SW19 specialist: Three-time Wimbledon R16 finisher (2013, 2017, 2018), though no R3 or better since 2018.
  🎯 Familiar matchup: Beat O’Connell soundly just weeks ago in ‘s-Hertogenbosch (6-1, 6-3).


• Christopher O’Connell
  📉 Grass troubles: 1–5 on grass this season, only win came in Queen’s Club qualifying over James Duckworth.
  🎢 Rough 2025: 14–19 on the year, with three straight Slam 1R exits (AO, RG, Wimbledon looming).
  🇬🇧 Wimbledon record: Reached R3 in 2023 but has otherwise exited in the 1st round.
  🪫 Low momentum: Lost to Mannarino in straight sets recently and failed to make Eastbourne main draw.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This is a case of surface fit versus overall form. Mannarino’s grass comfort is well-documented—his flat backhand, lefty angles, and slice-heavy rhythm create discomfort even for in-form players. Against someone like O’Connell, who lacks offensive weapons and thrives in long rallies, Mannarino can dictate tempo and break rhythm.

O’Connell’s compact baseline game works on slower surfaces but becomes exposed on grass where short points and net instincts are rewarded. His inability to generate free points or adapt quickly to awkward bounces puts him at a disadvantage here—especially having already been outclassed by Mannarino recently.

If the Frenchman maintains focus and manages his typical unforced error spells, he should have the edge across most exchanges, especially in key pressure moments.

🔮 Prediction

O’Connell may push a set if Mannarino lapses, but the Aussie hasn’t shown enough on grass this year to tip the balance. Mannarino’s experience and surface fluency should be enough to get him through.

Prediction: Mannarino in 4 sets — technical superiority and recent H2H advantage prove decisive.

Jiri Lehecka vs Hugo Dellien

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Jiri Lehecka vs Hugo Dellien

🧠 Form & Context

• Jiri Lehecka
  🔥 Breakout grass swing: Quarterfinalist in Stuttgart and finalist at Queen’s Club, where he pushed Alcaraz to three sets.
  🎯 Wimbledon upside: Reached the fourth round in 2023 before retiring vs Medvedev—defeated Cerundolo and Tommy Paul along the way.
  🏆 Slam momentum: Has won his last four Grand Slam first rounds.
  🚀 Built for speed: Powerful forehand, fluid movement, and improved serve make him a real threat on grass.
  📈 Solid 2025: 24–13 record including a Brisbane title and Roland-Garros R3 finish.


• Hugo Dellien
  🪨 Clay-court specialist: 24 of 26 wins this year came on clay.
  🥶 Wimbledon nightmare: 0–6 in main-draw matches; has not won a Slam match since 2022.
  📉 Zero grass prep: No matches played on grass prior to Wimbledon.
  🔨 Ill-suited game: Heavy topspin and deep court positioning ineffective on slick surfaces.
  📉 Poor record vs elites: No wins over a Top-30 player since 2019.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This matchup looks extremely tilted in Lehecka’s favor. He arrives with both confidence and results on grass, while Dellien comes in undercooked and uncomfortable on the surface.

Lehecka’s explosive baseline game and improved serve will be far too much for Dellien, who lacks the pace and positioning to handle aggressive shotmakers on grass. Unless Lehecka has a significant dip in focus, this should be straightforward.

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Vit Kopriva vs Jordan Thompson

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Vit Kopriva vs Jordan Thompson

🧠 Form & Context

• Jordan Thompson
  ⚠️ 2025 has been derailed by injury: Only 17 matches played with three mid-match retirements.
  🍃 Grass-court pedigree remains: 68–49 career record, including 12 wins in 2023.
  🎾 Wimbledon struggles: 1 third-round appearance in 8 tries (2021).
  📉 Recent setback: Retired against Munar at Queen’s Club; lacking rhythm and match sharpness.
  💥 Still has the tools: Effective serve-and-volleyer with quick hands at net, but health is a big question mark.


• Vit Kopriva
  🧗‍♂️ Breakthrough 2025: Entered Top 100 for the first time after a productive clay swing, including a main-draw win at Roland-Garros.
  🍀 Friendlier draw this year: Faced Djokovic in R1 last Wimbledon—now gets a hobbled opponent.
  🌱 Grass unfamiliarity: Minimal experience on the surface, mostly in qualifiers or lower-tier events.
  🧱 Grit and grind: Built for physical rallies, mentally solid, but technique doesn't naturally translate to grass.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Thompson’s game is tailor-made for grass: compact strokes, chip-and-charge instincts, and high net IQ. If fully fit, he’d be the clear favorite here. But his 2025 has been a series of injury concerns, abrupt retirements, and missed rhythm-building opportunities.

Kopriva, on the other hand, is fit and confident—even if he lacks the movement and instincts for low-bouncing grass rallies. He’ll likely be content to extend rallies and exploit any dip in Thompson’s legs or confidence. With Thompson potentially lacking five-set stamina, the Czech's endurance and mental grind could swing this match in his favor.

🔮 Prediction

This is a classic upset watch. Thompson may start strong on muscle memory and experience, but unless he wins quickly, Kopriva’s consistency and fitness could flip the match. Expect long rallies and increasing physical strain on the Aussie.

Prediction: Kopriva in 4 sets. Thompson could take the opener, but Kopriva’s durability and timing look better suited to outlast him in a best-of-five.

Daniil Medvedev vs Benjamin Bonzi

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Daniil Medvedev vs Benjamin Bonzi

🧠 Form & Context

• Daniil Medvedev
  🧱 Grass consistency: 61–26 career record on grass, including back-to-back Wimbledon semifinals (2023 & 2024).
  🔥 Big wins, no titles: Took down Zverev in Halle SF, but fell to Bublik in the final—his title drought stretches past two years.
  🧬 Built for Slams: Has never lost in the first round at Wimbledon (6–0) and holds a 10-match win streak vs French players.
  📉 Vulnerabilities: Patchy 2025 form (23–13), including a surprise loss to Norrie at Roland-Garros. Mental dips and physical fragility still linger.


• Benjamin Bonzi
  🧩 Slam R1 specialist: 9–6 all-time in Grand Slam first rounds; 2–1 at Wimbledon, including wins in 2021 and 2022.
  📉 Form issues: Winless in tour-level main draws since his upset over Hurkacz in April (Madrid).
  ⚠️ Struggles vs elites: 1–6 vs Top 10, with that lone win coming in a dead rubber vs Ruud (Metz '24).
  🔁 Grass prep: Early exits in Mallorca, Halle, and Stuttgart—still shaking off rust.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This clash pairs an under-the-radar grass juggernaut in Medvedev against a competent but out-of-form Bonzi. Daniil’s game thrives on grass not because of aggression but through suffocating depth, robotic returning, and relentless court coverage.

Bonzi, to his credit, tends to deliver solid Slam openers and possesses a clean, flat forehand that works well on low-bouncing turf. He’s pesky, tactically sharp, and can frustrate with variation. However, without a true weapon, he’ll need Medvedev to falter—especially on second serve or in focus.

Expect Bonzi to flirt with stealing a set if he targets Daniil’s deep return stance with drop shots or successful net approaches, but it likely won’t hold for long across five sets.

🔮 Prediction

Medvedev may not make this a clinic, but his Wimbledon track record speaks volumes. Barring a lapse in concentration, he should control proceedings with routine precision. Bonzi’s best chance is to strike early and create scoreboard pressure, but the Russian’s composure and consistency should carry him through.

Prediction: Medvedev in 4 sets — brief turbulence, but safely through.

Mattia Bellucci vs Oliver Crawford

ATP Wimbledon – 1st Round
Mattia Bellucci vs Oliver Crawford

🧠 Form & Context

• Mattia Bellucci
  🔓 Snapped a nine-match losing streak with a solid qualifying campaign in Eastbourne.
  ⚔️ 1–4 record in Grand Slam first rounds, but rarely goes down without a fight—beat Wawrinka in straight sets at the 2024 US Open.
  🌱 Arrives on grass with matchplay: 3–1 in Eastbourne qualifiers, fell to Billy Harris in Round 2.
  📉 Spring slump: From Monte Carlo to Roland-Garros, suffered heavy defeats, including to Draper and Martinez.
  📍 Wimbledon history: Fell in 2023 Q1; lost in 2024 R1 to Ben Shelton.


• Oliver Crawford
  🎟️ Making his Slam main-draw debut after switching allegiance to Great Britain and receiving a wildcard.
  🌱 Grass preparation includes 4 wins in Ilkley (QF), competitive matches in Mallorca and Birmingham.
  📈 Strong Challenger/Futures resume: 13 ITF titles and a 44–12 record in 2025, but little ATP-level exposure.
  🎯 First ATP main-draw match of his career—biggest stage yet.

🔍 Match Breakdown

This clash represents a classic crossroad: a tour-hardened lefty seeking stability (Bellucci) versus a grinder on the brink of a breakthrough (Crawford). Bellucci’s baseline-heavy style and forehand-centric play should grant him more initiative, especially if he can stretch rallies and impose lefty angles.

Crawford, though athletic and compact, might struggle to generate pace or sustain rhythm on return—particularly if Bellucci serves efficiently. The home crowd at SW19 will likely fuel Crawford, but Bellucci’s recent form and grass experience tilt the balance slightly in his favor.

🔮 Prediction

While neither player has a polished grass-court pedigree, Bellucci’s run in Eastbourne signals momentum and perhaps a mental reset after a tough spring. Crawford is no pushover, but this could be a learning curve for him on the ATP stage. The Italian’s edge in tour-level exposure and shot-making variety should carry him through.

Prediction: Bellucci in 3 close sets, with at least one going to a tiebreaker.