Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the WTA Finals match.
Coco Gauff continues her quest for victory at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. With two wins already, the upcoming clash with Barbora Krejcikova is a pivotal moment in her bid to advance from the group stage. Krejcikova, on the other hand, also retains a chance to reach the playoffs, needing to win just one set to keep her hopes alive, which certainly sets her on a determined path to victory.
Coco Gauff
Gauff has had a strong run in Asia, clinching victory in Beijing and reaching the semifinals in Wuhan. Out of her last 12 matches against players ranked outside the top 10, she has triumphed in 11, underscoring her dominance over lower-ranked opponents. However, despite these impressive results, her baseline play has shown inconsistency, evident in her previous matches in Riyadh, where Gauff committed 30 unforced errors against Jessica Pegula and 33 against Iga Świątek.
Barbora Krejcikova
Krejcikova may not have demonstrated consistent success throughout the season, but she performs confidently indoors, boasting 11 wins in 12 matches on fast indoor courts since 2022. She has prevailed in 10 out of 12 encounters against American players and, despite a loss to Świątek (6:4, 5:7, 2:6), she convincingly defeated Pegula in two sets (6:3, 6:3). On this surface, Barbora utilises her powerful serve and flat strokes, making her a formidable opponent for Gauff.
Coco Gauff vs Barbora Krejcikova Prediction
While Gauff holds a strong position in this match, Krejcikova, with her aggressive play and good form on indoor courts, stands a high chance of winning a set. The likely outcome is a victory for Gauff in an extended encounter.
