Rybakina vs Qinwen Prediction 17 June 2025
🎾Rybakina and Zheng are set to compete in their second grass-court tournament of the season. They have just returned from London, where they didn't perform at their best. It's common for top players to struggle to immediately shine in a new tournament following a Grand Slam. Rybakina exited in the second round, while Zheng made it one round further. How will their showdown in Berlin unfold? Read our prediction to find out.
Head-to-Head
Rybakina and Zheng have faced each other three times, with the Chinese player securing just one victory. Elena has won twice, including a straight-sets victory at Wimbledon in 2022 during the third round of the tournament.
Head-to-head statistics Rybakina - Qinwen
Elena Rybakina Player Overview
Rybakina has already played two grass-court matches this season, but she hasn't managed to delight her fans just yet. She was seeded fourth at the London tournament but still exited in her second round to the eventual champion. Despite having odds of 1.08 to win that match, she couldn't deliver. Transitioning immediately from Roland Garros to a new surface proved challenging, as adapting to grass with its unique bounce takes time. Facing Zheng will be tough, especially since the Chinese player demonstrated after a successful French Open that she's capable of competing on more than just hard courts.
Match Results: Elena Rybakina
Qinwen Zheng Player Overview
The world No. 4 will undoubtedly be looking to hit her stride before Wimbledon. The Chinese player reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros, which marks a significant achievement for her. This performance boosts Zheng's confidence in her ability to perform on grass as well. However, she couldn't quite live up to her top-seed status in London. Qinwen was knocked out in the semifinals by Amanda Anisimova. Both athletes struggled with a high number of errors, tallying 17 between them. Nonetheless, Anisimova outperformed her opponent in other aspects of the game. It seemed to be an off day for the Chinese player.
Match Results: Qinwen Zheng
Editorial Prediction
Rybakina versus Zheng is a marquee matchup for the Berlin tournament-Wimbledon champion against a Chinese player who hasn't reached a grass-court final yet. However, Zheng is currently in better form than her opponent, so we can expect a real battle on the court. Our bet is on the total match points over 21.5.No comments
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