On Thursday, July 3, Centre Court braces for a clash between past glory and present ambition as 2022 champion Elena Rybakina takes on Greece’s Maria Sakkari in the second round of Wimbledon 2025. With contrasting trajectories but a shared hunger for redemption, both players step onto the grass with a point to prove.
Here’s my Elena Rybakina vs Maria Sakkari prediction and betting analysis for this matchup.
Rybakina vs Sakkari Tips
- Elena Rybakina vs Maria Sakkari: Rybakina to win in straight sets ( at Livesport24)
Rybakina vs Sakkari Odds
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*Odds correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
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Rybakina vs Sakkari Prediction: Power Meets Resistance in a Clash of Styles
Rybakina returned to the lawns of SW19 with the composure and clarity of a champion. Her opening-round demolition of Elina Avanesyan — a 6-2, 6-1 masterclass completed in under an hour — reaffirmed her status as one of the most ruthless forces on grass. With 23 winners and near-total control of her service games, the Kazakh reminded everyone why she’s never failed to reach the second week at Wimbledon.
Maria Sakkari, meanwhile, arrives as the underdog — but not without intent. Her first-round victory over Anna Blinkova snapped a troubling Grand Slam skid, and she did so with grit, landing 16 winners and absorbing pressure on serve. It was her second straight year reaching the second round here, and her fourth career trip to the third round remains within reach.
But history looms large in this matchup. Rybakina leads their head-to-head 4-1, including three consecutive wins. Their most recent duel came earlier this year at the United Cup, where Rybakina breezed through in straight sets. Though this will be their first meeting on grass, the surface only tilts the scales further in Rybakina’s favour.
With her unrelenting baseline power and serene confidence on these courts, the Kazakh looks poised to dictate tempo from the outset. Sakkari's movement and defence are admirable, but over three sets on this surface, they may not be enough to stem the tide.
Tip: Rybakina to win in straight sets ( at Livesport24)
