Jasmine Paolini vs Madison Keys in the fourth round at Wimbledon promises an exciting matchup.
Both players are in great form on grass this season. With Keys leading their head-to-head, Paolini will aim to upset the odds.
Here’s a concise preview of their head-to-head, recent form, strengths, weaknesses, and match details.
Key Highlights of the Paolini vs Madison Matchup
- Head-to-Head: Madison Keys leads 1-0, with a dominant win in Dubai.
- Wimbledon Form: Both are unbeaten in sets, with Paolini winning 56% and Keys 55% of points played.
- Prediction: Keys, with her powerful game and better record, is favored to win in two sets and reach the quarterfinals.
Paolini vs Madison Head-to-Head
This match between Jasmine Paolini and Madison Keys is their second encounter. Keys won their first meeting convincingly, 6-1, 6-1, in Dubai last year.
“Madison’s power and precision on grass are hard to counter. She played a flawless match against Paolini in Dubai,” said tennis analyst John McEnroe in a recent interview with ESPN.
Paolini vs Madison Recent Form
Jasmine Paolini
- Record in 2024: 27-12
- Grass Record in 2024: 5-1
- Titles Won: Dubai and Eastbourne
- Wimbledon Performance: Hasn’t dropped a set, winning 56% of points played
Madison Keys
- Record in 2024: 20-7
- Grass Record in 2024: 4-1
- Title Won: Strasbourg
- Wimbledon Performance: Hasn’t dropped a set, winning 55% of points played
- Recent Match: Beat Marta Kostyuk 6-4, 6-3, hitting 32 winners
“Wimbledon has always been special for me. The grass suits my game perfectly, and I’m feeling confident this year,” Keys mentioned in her post-match interview with BBC Sport.
Paolini vs Madison Prediction
Keys is the favorite to win this fourth-round match at Wimbledon.
She has a stronger game and better grass court results. We’re predicting she’ll win in two sets.
Current Odds:
- Madison Keys: 1.39
- Jasmine Paolini: 3.02
[Odds Source: tennistonic.com]
Also Read: The Rise of Jasmine Paolini: From Career-High Rankings to French Open Finalist
Paolini vs Madison Strengths and Weaknesses
Jasmine Paolini
Strengths
- Strong on grass with a 5-1 record in 2024
- Hasn’t dropped a set at Wimbledon, winning 56% of points played
- Won titles in Dubai and Eastbourne this year
- Consistent with a 27-12 record in 2024
Weaknesses
- Trails Madison Keys 1-0 in head-to-head matches
- 11-14 career record on grass suggests it’s not her best surface
- Limited success at Wimbledon, with a 0-1 record in 2023
Madison Keys
Strengths
- Powerful game with big serves and groundstrokes, hitting 32 winners in her last match
- Strong grass court player with a 4-1 record in 2024
- Hasn’t dropped a set at Wimbledon, winning 55% of points played
- Experienced with a 20-7 record in 2024 and a title in Strasbourg
- Leads the head-to-head against Paolini 1-0
Weaknesses
- Can be inconsistent, with a 20-7 record in 2024
- Only reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon before, suggesting struggles against top players
- Slightly worse second serve performance compared to Paolini in recent form
Paolini vs Madison Match Details
- Tournament: Wimbledon 2024
- Round: 4th Round (Round of 16)
- Date: Sunday, July 7, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM
- Court: Court 1
Conclusion
Both players have strong grass court games and are in good form for this Wimbledon match.
But, Madison Keys seems to have the edge with her powerful game, better head-to-head record, and more experience. Paolini will need to play her best to pull off an upset.
While Paolini has had a great grass court season, Keys’ big-hitting game is expected to prevail.
We’re picking the American to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.
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The Rise of Jasmine Paolini: From Career-High Rankings to French Open Finalist
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