Wimbledon 2023: Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina Prediction, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream
Both players hope to make a comeback to the tour following inactivity and a drop in rankings.
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Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina (Credits: WTA)
Former World No. 1 Venus Williams will face former World No. 3 Elina Svitolina in the first round at Wimbledon. Ranked 557 and 73, respectively, the two players are making their comebacks on the tour. A deep run in this tournament would go a long way toward their goal.
Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina: Match Details
- Tournament: 2023 Wimbledon Championships
- Match: Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina
- Date: 3 July 2023
- Venue: Wimbledon, England
- Round: First round
- Surface: Grass court
Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina: Preview
Williams, a five-time Wimbledon champion, is undoubtedly one of the greatest tennis players of all time. With her powerful strokes and relentless determination, Williams has left an indelible mark on the sport. Despite being 43 years old and having played only five matches this season, she remains a force to be reckoned with on the grass courts of Wimbledon.
Elina Svitolina, a 2019 Wimbledon semifinalist, has made several deep runs at the slams in the past. This includes two semifinal runs at Wimbledon and the US Open in 2019. After taking time off to have a baby, Svitolina made her return to the tour in April. The Ukrainian player has been steadily regaining her form and will be looking to make a statement at this year’s Wimbledon.
Heading into their Round 1 clash, Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina have faced each other four times in the past, with their most recent encounter being the US Open 2019 second round. Svitolina won that match in straight sets. Overall, Svitolina leads the head-to-head 3–1.
Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina: Prediction
Williams’ powerful serve and aggressive baseline game could pose a significant challenge for Svitolina, who is known for her defensive skills and consistency. On the other hand, Svitolina’s ability to move around the court with ease and counterpunch effectively may prove troublesome for Williams. Their inherently opposite styles of play make this matchup special.
Ultimately, the outcome of this match will likely hinge on the players’ form on the day and their ability to execute their game plans. While Williams’ experience on the grass courts of Wimbledon cannot be discounted, Svitolina’s recent return to the tour may give her an edge in terms of match fitness.
Match prediction: Svitolina wins in straight sets
Venus Williams vs Elina Svitolina: Livestream details
- 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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