Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA Wimbledon qualifying match.
Anastasia Zakharova is bidding to reach the main draw of a Grand Slam for the first time since 2022, while Ana Bogdan will be looking to return to the Wimbledon main draw on grass — something she hasn't managed in the last two years.
Anastasia Zakharova
Anastasia Zakharova progressed past Lizette Cabrera in the opening round, registering six breaks of serve and hitting an impressive 72% of first serves in. She has shown solid form on grass this season, winning four of her last six matches. Her run includes a notable victory over Donna Vekic, currently ranked 22nd in the WTA. The Russian has previously faced Ana Bogdan once, losing on clay in Iasi in 2022, where Ana Bogdan enjoyed strong home support.
Ana Bogdan
Ana Bogdan comes into this match with a poor recent record, having lost five of her last eight matches. During that stretch, she has fallen to multiple players ranked outside the WTA top 100. Although the Romanian overcame Ekaterina Makarova (WTA ranking 220) in the opening round of qualifying, she committed 30 unforced errors in that match.
Anastasia Zakharova vs Ana Bogdan Prediction
Ana Bogdan’s recent form has been unconvincing, whereas Anastasia Zakharova appears comfortable on grass and has made a confident start to her Wimbledon qualifying campaign. The Russian is expected to challenge her more experienced opponent strongly, and a victory for Anastasia Zakharova would not be surprising.
