Krejcikova vs.Eala, Wimbledon Championships First Round
On July 1st, we’ll have a blockbuster first-round clash on Centre Court as defending champion Barbora Krejcikova faces rising Filipina star Alexandra Eala. Here’s a breakdown of their form, head-to-head and of course, our predictions and best bets for this match.
Player Form
Barbora Krejcikova (World No. 16) is back to defend her 2024 Wimbledon title, where she beat Jasmine Paolini in a thrilling final. Injuries have hampered her 2025 season, with a back issue sidelining her until May and a thigh injury forcing a withdrawal from Eastbourne’s quarterfinals. Still, she went 2-0 in Eastbourne, beating Jodie Burrage, and has a 9-2 grass record over the past year. Her all-court game thrives at the grass courts in London.
Alexandra Eala (World No. 56) is making her Wimbledon main-draw debut after a recent breakout. The 20-year-old reached the Eastbourne final, losing a heartbreaker to Maya Joint 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(10) after blowing four championship points. She also beat Varvara Gracheva and Dayana Yastremska in Eastbourne, going 10-4 on grass this season. Eala’s flat groundstrokes and fearless play make her a dangerous underdog.
Head-to-Head and What to Watch
Krejcikova and Eala have never faced each other, making this a fresh matchup.
Krejcikova’s versatile game, blending topspin and court coverage, is ideal for grass, but her thigh injury raises questions about her mobility. Eala’s aggressive, flat hitting can exploit any weakness, especially if she targets Krejcikova’s movement in long rallies.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Krejcikova -103 (1.97) | Eala -114 (1.88)
- Game Spread: Krejcikova +1.5 (-137.5/1.75) | Eala -1.5 (-104/1.96)
- Total Games: Over 21.5 (-137.5/1.76) | Under 21.5 (-125/1.79)
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Prediction and Best Bets
Krejcikova’s title defense and experience on grass make her a slight favorite in our opinion but actually the bookies keep Eala as a very slight favorite looking at the odds. It’s a tricky match.
If Krejcikova’s injury lingers, Eala could capitalize with her aggressive style but the Czech is a very intelligent player and will not fall into easy traps. Will Eala be worn out physically or mentally following her recent final loss? Expect a tight match, could see 3 sets here.
Prediction: Krejcikova wins in three sets.
Best Bet: Over 21.5 total games @ odds -137.5 or 1.76.
