Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Teodora Kostovic in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday, June 29. Sabalenka, the world No. 1, is coming off a shocking quarterfinal exit at Roland Garros.
What's at stake for Aryna Sabalenka?
Sabalenka has never made the final at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, but she's the favorite to win Wimbledon. She has made the semifinals in her last three Wimbledon appearances.
Teodora Kostovic's confidence
Kostovic, a 19-year-old making her Grand Slam debut, is confident heading into the match. She advanced through qualifying and claimed she wanted to face Sabalenka, saying "Let's see if she can deal with my power."
Head-to-head odds
Oddsmakers have set Sabalenka as a massive -7000 favorite, with Kostovic at +1000. The total is set at 17.5, with the over at -130 and the under at -115.
Prediction and pick
Sabalenka usually makes quick work of her first-round opponents, needing just 16 games at the Australian Open and 18 games at the French Open to win in straight sets. She's expected to make quick work of this matchup on Monday.
Aryna Sabalenka has a strong record at Wimbledon, making the semifinals in each of her last three appearances. She was the runner-up at the Australian Open and lost in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros this year.
The match is set to take place on Monday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m. EST, and can be watched on ESPN or ESPN Unlimited. Sabalenka is looking to bounce back from her quarterfinal exit at Roland Garros and make a deep run at Wimbledon.
Kostovic, on the other hand, is looking to make a statement in her Grand Slam debut. She beat Zhu Lin 6-3, 6-4 in the final round of qualifying to make the field at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.
The pick for this match is UNDER 17.5 games, with Sabalenka expected to make quick work of Kostovic. The odds are subject to change, but Sabalenka is currently a massive favorite to win.
Aryna Sabalenka's experience and skill give her an edge in this matchup. She's a four-time Grand Slam winner and has a strong record on grass courts.
The match between Aryna Sabalenka and Teodora Kostovic is set to be an exciting one, with Sabalenka looking to assert her dominance and Kostovic looking to make a statement in her Grand Slam debut.