Wimbledon 2022 Free Betting Picks and Preview (Archive)
Editor’s Note: The Swan vs. Kostyuk matched schedule for Monday, June 27th, was moved to Tuesday, June 28th at 06:00 AM EDT.
Wimbledon, the most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, is set to put the first ball in play as it begins on Monday.
The famous tournament held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club is an exciting opportunity and a championship that every player dreams of winning while growing up.
These players get a chance to chase that dream today. Let’s take a look at a couple of premium matches to find more winning tennis picks.
Katie Swan vs. Marta Kostyuk
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 – 06:00 PM EDT at Court 18
Who are Marta Kostyuk and Katie Swan?
Marta Kostyuk is a talented young Ukrainian player struggling to make the next step on the WTA tour. Katie Swan is an ITF-level British player who received a wild card in her home country's tournament.
Let's take a look at each player and how they match up.
Marta Kostyuk Player Profile
- 19-year-old Ukrainian player ranked 79 in the world.
- Kostyuk was a very talented junior with high hopes upon entering the WTA tour.
- Has had some brilliant victories but struggles to show the consistency necessary to earn a high ranking at the WTA level.
- Kostyuk is 2-1 on the grass this season.
Katie Swan Player Profile
- 23-year-old British player ranked 223 in the world.
- Struggles to compete at the WTA level and is the beneficiary of a wild-card system that favors players from the host countries.
- Swan has had wild cards five times at Wimbledon and has only won one match of the five times she has competed.
- Swan is 2-2 on the grass season, including a win over Sloane Stephens.
Player Matchup
- Marta Kostyuk is a much more talented player.
- Kostyuk has a better serve and better groundstrokes.
- Kostyuk struggles with consistency.
- Kostyuk has more powerful groundstrokes and should hit more winners.
- For Katie Swan to win, she's going to have to coax errors from her opponent.
- Swan has an above-average serve. It is not at the level of Kostyuk but should be able to hold serve with some regularity.
Swan vs. Kostyuk Best Bet
This is a great matchup for Marta Kostyuk, who struggles against the WTA's best. However, she is adept at beating players of this level. Katie Swan is a fine tennis player but she does not do anything that would allow her to compete with the WTA's best.
Although Kostyuk has had inconsistent results, the flashes of brilliance are there in her ability to hit with power. Kostyuk is also a more impressive athlete, she is faster and stronger. I expect Kostyuk to get a victory today, as this is a great matchup for her. Our first bet for Wimbledon is Marta Kostyuk -1 ½ games.
WTA Pick: Marta Kostyuk -1 ½ Games (-101) at Heritage Sports (visit our Heritage Sports Review)
James Duckworth vs. Andy Murray
Monday, June 27, 2022 - 11:45 AM EDT at Center Court
Who Are Andy Murray and James Duckworth?
Former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray takes the court against Australian James Duckworth. Andy Murray is trying to reclaim the former glory robbed of him by injury while Duckworth is a solid player who has not made a huge mark on the ATP tour.
Let's take a look at these two veteran players and how they match up.
Andy Murray Player Profile
- 35-year-old British player ranked 51 in the world.
- Murray is a former Grand Slam champion.
- Once considered part of the "Big 4", the four players on the ATP tour that dominated tennis, alongside Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic.
- Murray was robbed of that lofty company when a hip injury forced him to retire.
- Murray has fought back but is not the same player that he was at his peak.
- He can still show flashes of the brilliance that led him to be one of the top players in the men's game.
- Murray won Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016.
James Duckworth Player Profile
- James Duckworth is a 30-year-old Australian who ranks 77th in the world.
- Duckworth has never won a title on the ATP Tour.
- Duckworth is 2-4 on the grass this season. His only wins were qualifying for Eastbourne.
- Duckworth has struggled with injuries all season.
- His win in Eastbourne was his first ATP victory of the year.
Murray vs. Duckworth Best Bet
Andy Murray is still one of the best players in the world on grass. Murray may struggle against the world's best, but against a player like Duckworth, there should be no problem. Both men are struggling with injuries so Murray will not be facing someone who is playing with form and fitness.
However, Murray's top level is much higher than Duckworth's. Duckworth comes into the match with not much playing experience either, and even though Murray has been playing a light schedule, he has been playing more tennis, and at a much higher level.
Other than a complete lack of form by Murray, he should win this match easily and the ATP odds reflect this. That is why our second bet for today's Wimbledon event is Andy Murray/James Duckworth to go under 35 games.
ATP Pick: Andy Murray/James Duckworth Under 35 ½ Games (-113) at GTbets (visit our GTbets Review)
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