Coming to Wimbledon this year, all eyes turned to the top guns, including Elena Rybakina to stay right till the end and challenge for the title glory. While the best names stumbled, Elena Rybakina stood right on top and played like a champ to make her way into the semi-finals of the tournament. Already a winner at the lush green courts, she will now be looking to add a second one to her name. However, with just a few names left, the competition will double.

Standing her way in the final 4 will be the Czech superpower Barbora Krejcikova. With the stage set for an intriguing encounter, who among the two will come out on top and make their way into the finals?

Elena Rybakina vs Barbora Krejcikova: Preview

Elena Rybakina started her Wimbledon campaign with a strong 6-3, 6-1 win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse. She faced a tough match against Laura Siegemund but won in three sets. Rybakina then dominated Caroline Wozniacki, winning 6-0, 6-1 in under an hour. In the fourth round, she was leading when Anna Kalinskaya retired due to injury.

In the quarterfinals, Rybakina faced Elina Svitolina, a semifinalist from last year. Rybakina broke Svitolina’s serve twice in each set to secure a 6-3, 6-2 victory, advancing to the semifinals for the second time.

On the other hand, Barbora Krejcikova began Wimbledon with a tough three-set win over Veronika Kudermetova. She then edged out Katie Volynets in two close sets. In the third round, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro retired, allowing Krejcikova to advance. She defeated Danielle Collins 7-5, 6-3 in the fourth round to reach the quarterfinals against Jelena Ostapenko.

Krejcikova won the first set after an early break. Despite Ostapenko’s 4-1 lead in the second set, Krejcikova fought back to serve for the match at 5-4. After a brief setback, she won in a tie-break, 6-4, 7-6 (4), reaching the semifinals for the first time.

Rybakina vs Krejcikova: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head stats between the two players, Barbora Krejcikova has an astonishing lead at the top over Elena Rybakina. Interestingly, out of the two encounters that the two have played against each other, Krejcikova has come out on top on both of them.

Their first ever encounter came back in 2021 at the Australian Open. In what was a gripping encounter between both stars, Krejcikova came out on top in a three set encounter. The final scoreline of the match remained 4-6, 6-2, 10-6 in favor of the Czech player. On the other hand, their second meet came in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Enjoying the crowd support at home, Barbora yet again triumphed over Elena Rybakina in a three set thriller. the final scoreline of the match was 3-6, 7-6, 6-4.

Prediction: Elena Rybakina to make her way into the finals with a win over her Czech rival

As things stand, both Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova have been in red hot form and are a solid contender to reach the finals of the tournament. However, the Kazakh player will be the favorite going into the match. Despite the head-to-head lead going Barbora’s way, Rybakina has a stronghold on grass and knows what it takes to become a champion at Wimbledon. Having clinched the title already two years ago, she will set her title on it once again.

On the other hand, Barbora Krejcikova, who has made her way into the semis of the Wimbledon for the first time might stumble. However, the perfect head-to-head record might prove to be a turning point for her. Having known Elena Rybakina’s game style, she will look to use it to her benefit and come out on top with a comfortable win. Who are you backing out? Do let us know in the comments below!