WTA Finals 2024: Coco Gauff vs Barbora Krejcikova preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (3) Coco Gauff vs (8) Barbora Krejcikova
Date: 7 November 2024
Tournament: WTA Finals 2024
Round: Round Robin
Venue: King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Category: WTA Year-End Championships
Surface: Hardcourt (Indoor)
Prize Money: $15.25 million
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Coco Gauff vs Barbora Krejcikova preview
Third seed Coco Gauff will lock horns with 8th seed Barbora Krejcikova in the final singles round-robin encounter at the 2024 WTA Finals on Thursday (Nov. 7).
Gauff has been in outstanding form at the WTA Finals in Riyadh and looks poised to top her group, potentially also finishing undefeated. She entered the tournament following a disappointing semifinal loss in Wuhan to Aryna Sabalenka, despite winning the first set. She had regained her top form just a week earlier in Beijing, capturing her first WTA title since her triumph in Auckland at the start of the year.
Gauff began her campaign in Riyadh with a commanding 6-3, 6-2 victory over compatriot and sixth seed Jessica Pegula. She maintained her momentum in her second match, securing a significant 6-3, 6-4 win over 2nd seed Iga Swiatek—just her second win in 13 encounters against the Polish star.
Krejcikova, meanwhile, is on the brink of reaching the semifinals of the WTA Finals for the first time in her career. She can secure her spot with a win over Gauff or by relying on Pegula to defeat Swiatek in their matchup.
Krejcikova kicked off her campaign in Riyadh this week with a three-set epic against Swiatek. After taking the first set, she couldn't maintain her level, ultimately losing 6-4, 5-7, 2-6. In her second-round match, Krejcikova delivered a more efficient performance, defeating a fatigued Pegula 6-3, 6-3.
Coco Gauff vs Barbora Krejcikova head-to-head
Barbora Krejcikova edges Coco Gauff 1-0 in their head-to-head matchups, winning their only encounter 7-6(6), 6-3 en route to the 2021 French Open crown.
Coco Gauff vs Barbora Krejcikova odds
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Coco Gauff vs Barbora Krejcikova prediction
Coco Gauff heads into her match against Barbora Krejcikova in strong form, having yet to drop a set in Riyadh this week. Although she has already secured her spot in the semifinals, a win would help her avoid a potential matchup with Aryna Sabalenka, an opponent she has struggled against this season.
Barbora Krejcikova, on the other hand, is fighting for her first-ever semifinal berth at the WTA Finals. She showed promising form in her previous match, playing with intensity and versatility to secure a straight-set victory over Jessica Pegula.
The upcoming clash between the pair promises to be a thrilling encounter with significant stakes. Fans can expect long rallies, close calls, and plenty of net approaches. Consistent serving and creating early inroads on returns will be crucial.
Given Gauff’s recent surge in form on hardcourts, she enters as the favorite to win and extend her impressive run in Riyadh.
Pick: Gauff to win in straight sets.