Wimbledon 2025 odds and predictions as Taylor Fritz faces Carlos Alcaraz
Mirra Andreeva continues to make waves as the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in 2005 to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals. The 18-year-old is set to face Belinda Bencic in a much-anticipated clash on Wednesday, marking the first time both players have reached this stage at SW19.
Andreeva has been on an impressive run, recently overpowering Emma Navarro with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory on Centre Court. Despite the added pressure of having tennis legend Roger Federer in the audience, Andreeva's formidable power and relentless play left Navarro struggling to find her rhythm.
Throughout the tournament, Andreeva has demonstrated remarkable consistency, maintaining strong service games and breaking her opponents with clinical precision. Her ability to convert six out of seven break points against Navarro highlights her readiness for her upcoming challenge against Bencic. With consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals now under her belt, Andreeva is eyeing another semi-final appearance following her success at last year's French Open.
Bencic, a seasoned competitor and Olympic champion from 2021, finally broke through her fourth-round barrier by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in two closely contested sets. This victory sets up her first-ever encounter with Andreeva on the women's tour. The Swiss player has faced setbacks at this stage before but showed resilience by overcoming Alexandrova 7-6(4), 6-4, demonstrating her determination to advance further.
Despite missing the French Open due to an arm injury and taking maternity leave from September 2023 to October 2024, Bencic is now poised to reach her second Grand Slam semi-final. Her previous quarter-final appearance was at the US Open in 2021, and she last reached a semi-final in 2019. With momentum building at Wimbledon, Bencic aims to harness her experience and end her six-year wait for another Grand Slam semi-final berth by overcoming Andreeva.
Taylor Fritz vs Carlos Alcaraz Odds
Taylor Fritz - 4/1
Carlos Alcaraz - 1/6
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Taylor Fritz vs Carlos Alcaraz Betting Tips
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Alcaraz 3-1 sets - 5/2
Over 40.5 games - 5/4
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