Rybakina vs Boulter Prediction 9 March 2025

Rybakina hasn't won any trophies for almost a year. However, she is gradually getting closer to her desired goal. Last month, Elena came within a few steps of winning the championship in Dubai (top-4), losing to Mirra Andreeva in a tight contest. On these very courts, the representative from Kazakhstan left little chance for Susan Lamens, indicating a decent adaptation to the conditions. The athlete had triumphed in this tournament a couple of years ago. Therefore, it would be unwise to write her off.

Bulter feels uncomfortable on such a slow surface, effectively putting a damper on her near-term prospects. After the Australian Open, Katie took an extended break, which did not lead to progress in her game. On these courts, the British player struggled immensely against Irina-Camelia Begu, managing to "bagel" her opponent in the deciding set. The tennis player maintained her serve decently (two breaks and a third of the points lost on her first serve), which allowed her to secure a crucial advantage.