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Wimbledon Prediction: Taylor Fritz vs Alexander Bublik
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The Line: Betting Odds: Taylor Fritz -227 / Alexander Bublik +165
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Taylor Fritz defeated World No. 69 Lorenzo Sonego in four sets to reach the second week at Wimbledon. Fritz recovered from dropping the first set 6-4 to win the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 in two hours and 35 minutes. Fritz saved a late set point to force the tiebreak at 5-6 in the fourth set.In the victory, Fritz hit 39 winners and 22 unforced errors. That included 13 aces and 1 double fault. Fritz landed 70% of first serves in play and won 79% of first serve points (69/87). Fritz won 65% of second serve points (24/37) and saved four of five break points. Fritz has reached at least the quarterfinals in each of the last two editions of Wimbledon. He was a beaten semifinalist last year.
Alexander Bublik continues to fly the Kazakhstani flag high at this year’s Wimbledon following WTA star Elena Rybakina’s early exit. The 29-year-old took out Frances Tiafoe in a marathon five setter that lasted four hours and 11 minutes. Bublik prevailed 4-6, 7-6, 7-6, 4-6, 6-3. He saved nine set points in that epic finish in the third set that proved decisive in the end.
In the victory, Bublik hit 83 winners and 50 unforced errors. That included 48 aces and 6 double faults. Bublik landed 69% of first serves in play and won 86% of first serve points (100/116). Bublik won 51% of second serve points (27/53) and saved seven out of nine break points on his serve. Bublik equals his career-best run at Wimbledon. He lost in the Round of 16 back in 2023.


