Auckland 2025: Emma Raducanu vs Robin Montgomery preview, head-to-head, prediction and pick | ASB Classic
Match Details
Fixture: (6) Emma Raducanu vs Robin Montgomery
Tournament: ASB Classic 2025
Round: First round (Round of 32)
Venue: ASB Tennis Centre, Auckland, Newzealand
Category: WTA 250
Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt
Prize money: $267,082
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports
Emma Raducanu vs Robin Montgomery preview
Sixth-seed Emma Raducanu will square off against Robin Montgomery in the ASB Classic first round.
Raducanu had a decent run in 2024 despite a slow start. The Brit commenced last year at the WTA 250 event in Auckland, where she suffered a second-round defeat to eventual runner-up Elina Svitolina. She made her first quarterfinal appearance at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
Raducanu seemed promising during the grass swing. She reached the semifinals of the Nottingham Open and defeated ninth seed Maria Sakkari in her run to the fourth round of Wimbledon. Her season came to an abrupt finish when she pulled out midway through the Korea Open quarterfinals citing a ligament injury.
Montgomery played mostly in ITF and WTA 125-level tournaments in 2024. At her inaugural tournament last year, the ITF USA 07A, the American reached the semifinals.
Following first-round exits at the BNP Paribas Open and Open de Rouen, Montgomery made a statement run at the Madrid Open. She defeated Katie Boulter and Elina Avanesyan and gave World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka a run for her money at the WTA 1000 event. Montgomery's only appearance across Grand Slam main draws came at Wimbledon, where she reached the second round.
Emma Raducanu vs Robin Montgomery head-to-head
The first-round clash at the ASB Classic will mark their first meeting on the tour. Hence, the head-to-head stands at 0-0.
Emma Raducanu vs Robin Montgomery odds
(Odds will be updated once available)
Emma Raducanu vs Robin Montgomery prediction
Raducanu's baseline play yielded positive results last year. The former US Open champion, when in form, can be deadly. However, she is known to cause errors at crucial junctures, which if exploited could prove costly.
Montgomery is naive when it comes to playing at the top level. However, her campaign in Madrid showed that she can rise to big occasions. The American has been impressive in hard courts at ITF and WTA 125-level events.
Given her superior experience and skills, Raducanu is expected to come on top in the first-round match. It would be an uphill task for Montgomery to get the better of the Brit, especially if she avoids making unforced errors.
Pick: Raducanu to win in straight sets.