Wimbledon Prediction: Marta Kostyuk vs Ashlyn Krueger
06:15 AM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Marta Kostyuk -233 / Ashlyn Krueger +180
Marta Kostyuk vs Ashlyn Krueger Preview
Marta Kostyuk is coming off a three-set win over World No. 26 Emma Navarro in the third round of Wimbledon. Kostyuk took the first set 6-2 in 32 minutes, but Emma Navarro secured the only break of the second set to level the match. Kostyuk regained her composure at the start of the third set where she broke Navarro to take a 2-0 lead. The Ukrainian earned her second break late on, before serving for the set 6-1.In the victory, Kostyuk hit 28 winners and 30 unforced errors, including 2 aces and 2 double faults. Kostyuk landed 63% of first serves in play and won 73% of first serve points (37/51). Kostyuk won 63% of second serve points (19/30) and saved four of five break points on her serve. It’s the first time Kostyuk has reached the second week at Wimbledon. Can she reach back-to-back Grand Slam quarterfinals after her semifinal finish at Roland Garros?
Ashlyn Krueger continues to defy the odds at Wimbledon. The American won her 16th match on grass this season to secure her spot in the last 16. Krueger defeated World No. 77 Daria Snigur in straight sets. The match took 17 games to decide.
In the victory, Krueger hit 13 aces and 22 unforced errors, including 5 aces and 8 double faults. Krueger landed 64% of first serves in play and won 84% of first serve points (31/37). Krueger won 43% of second serve points (9/21) and saved all four break points she faced on her serve. Krueger has accounted for wins over Queen’s champion Donna Vekic and Maria Bolkvadze earlier in the main draw. The American will return to the world’s Top 100 after the tournament.

