Wimbledon 2023: Coco Guaff vs Sofia Kenin Prediction, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream

In the first round of Wimbledon 2023 women’s singles, World No. 7 Coco Guaff will play against her American mate, World No. 126 Sofia Kenin. Both Guaff and Kenin will be playing their 4th Wimbledon single this year, with 19-year-old Guaff having an upper hand for reaching the 4th round of the Slam in the years 2019 and 2021. Kenin has managed to reach the second round only three times.

Coco Guaff vs Sofia Kenin: Match Details

• Tournament: 2023 Wimbledon
• Match: Coco Guaff vs Sofia Kenin
• Date: 3 July 2023
• Venue: London, United Kingdom
• Round: Round 1
• Surface: Grass Court
• Prize Money:  £2,350,000 (Winner) £1,175,000 (Runner-Up)

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Coco Guaff vs Sofia Kenin: Preview

With incredible speed, agility, and composure, Coco Guaff dominates the court against seasoned opponents. Gauff’s powerful shots, strategic play, and unwavering determination make her a force to be reckoned with. American star Coco Guaff’s last-year Wimbledon dream got struck down in the 3rd round, where she lost to Amanda Anisimova after winning a set.

This year she started off well by winning the Auckland Open, defeating Rebeka Masarova in straight sets. In the Australian Open, the 19-year-old displayed her talent by reaching the fourth round but was defeated by Jeļena Ostapenko. 

At the Qatar Total Open, she made it to the quarterfinals, defeating Petra Kvitová. In subsequent WTA tournaments, Gauff reached the semifinals in Dubai and the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open. As of now, she reached the semis of the Eastbourne International but lost to fellow American player Madison Keys in straight sets.

On the other hand, Sofia Kenin has showcased exceptional performances on the court. With her powerful groundstrokes and fierce determination, she has risen to the top, claiming the Australian Open title in 2020 and consistently achieving impressive results. At the start of the 2023 season, Sofia Kenin had mixed results, losing to Coco Gauff at the ASB Classic and Elisabetta Cocciaretto at Hobart International.

She faced an early exit at the Australian Open, defeated by Victoria Azarenka. However, she achieved her first top-20 win against Liudmila Samsonova at the Qatar Open. Kenin had a decent performance at the Miami Open, reaching the third round. She began her clay season with a win in Charleston but fell to Irina-Camelia Begu. Kenin had a significant victory at the Italian Open, defeating world number 2 Aryna Sabalenka. She successfully qualified for the main draw at Wimbledon.

Both Guaff and Kenin had only played two matches together in the past, with both winning one each. Their most recent encounter was at the ASB Classic, where Guaff emerged victorious. All in all, they tie each other head-to-head at 1-1.

Coco Guaff vs Sofia Kenin: Prediction

The recent trajectories of Gauff and Kenin’s careers have diverged significantly. A lot was expected from Kenin after her Australian Open victory, but she now finds herself competing in lower-tier events and qualifiers. In contrast, Gauff has shown consistency and has established herself as a top-10 player.

Kenin’s strengths, such as accuracy and minimizing errors, have wavered, leading to inconsistent performances. Gauff, on the other hand, still faces challenges with her forehand but has proven herself on the tour, including the recent controversy regarding her coaches, something very similar to what former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka did before her downfall.

Considering their contrasting form, it is unlikely that Kenin will be able to defeat Gauff convincingly in the first round. Gauff has a decent track record at Wimbledon and is expected to start the match strongly.

Prediction: Coco Gauff to win in straight sets.

Coco Guaff vs Sofia Kenin: Live stream details for the 2023 Wimbledon

• France: beIN sports France
• Belgium: Eurosport
• Switzerland: SRG/SSR TV (RTS, RSI, SRF)
• USA: ESPN & Tennis Channel
• Latin America: ESPN Latin America
• Canada: TSN & RDS (French)
• Brazil: ESPN Brazil & TV Globo
• North Africa and Middle East: beIN SPORTS Mena
• Asia (except India, Japan, and China): Eclat
• China:  iQIYI, SMG (Shanghai) & CCTV5 (Mandarin)
• Japan: WOWOW & NHK
• India: Star Sports 2, Star Sports Select 1 & Star Sports Select HD
• Australia: Nine Network
• Africa: Canal Plus International
• New Zealand: Sky NZ

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