Nikola Bartunkova vs Barbora Krejcikova Betting Tips & Live Stream – Krejcikova Can Lean on Her Experience at Wimbledon
Nikola Bartunkova's meteoric rise and consistent performances have carried her to Wimbledon’s third round, marking her best Grand Slam result to date. She faces fellow Czech Barbora Krejcikova, a seasoned competitor who recently snapped a losing streak against top-10 players. While Bartunkova has youth and momentum on her side, Krejcikova’s experience and success on grass courts at Wimbledon give her an advantage. The match marks their first career meeting, with Krejcikova favored to advance if she maintains her recent form.
- Bartunkova reaches Wimbledon third round, continues impressive rise
- Krejcikova ends top-10 drought, brings key experience
- First career meeting—Krejcikova favored to progress
Nikola Bartunkova's rapid rise over the past year sets up an intriguing test against Barbora Krejcikova, but the latter's experience and proven record at Wimbledon give her the edge.
Experience Meets Fearless Ambition
- Bartunkova is chasing her best Grand Slam result.
- She owns a 6–7 career record against Top 50 players.
- Krejcikova holds a 2–2 record in Wimbledon third-round matches.
- She has a 16–3 record against fellow Czech players since 2019.
HTH
This will be their first meeting.
Bartunkova Keeps Dream Run Alive
Nikola Bartunkova defeated Katerina Siniakova in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4, to reach the third round at Wimbledon. She lost her serve only once and converted four of the six break points she created during the match.
The Czech has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past year. Ranked outside the top 300 at this stage last season, she has since reached the semifinals in Guadalajara and the third round on her Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open.
Bartunkova has continued that progress in recent months by reaching the third round in Rome, the quarterfinals in Ostrava and Berlin, and the final of the WTA 125 event in Birmingham. Those results helped her break into the top 50 for the first time last week.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | 20 (Born 25 February 2006) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 48 |
| Career High | 46 (22 June 2026) |
| Elo Ranking | 63 (Rating: 1787) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Krejcikova Ends Top-10 Drought
Barbora Krejcikova pulled off a major upset by defeating reigning Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva in three sets, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, to reach the third round at Wimbledon. She had multiple opportunities to close out the match in straight sets before eventually sealing the victory in the decider.
The win marks an impressive response after she was forced to retire from the Hertogenbosch final and then suffered a first-round defeat in Eastbourne last week. It also snapped her seven-match losing streak against top-10 opponents.
The Czech has struggled with injuries in recent years, which have significantly affected her progress. She has played only a limited schedule this season and suffered early exits at both the Australian Open and Roland Garros. Her best results before Wimbledon were runner-up finishes at the WTA 125 event in Parma and in Hertogenbosch.
Krejcikova heads into this clash with a 2-2 career record in third-round matches at Wimbledon. She converted this stage into a title-winning run in 2024 but lost to Emma Navarro in the third round last year.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | 30 (Born 18 December 1995) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 38 |
| Career High | 2 (28 February 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 26 (Rating: 1874) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 8 |
Verdict
Nikola Bartunkova's rise over the last 12 months has been impressive, and she has continued that momentum with another strong showing at Wimbledon. However, Barbora Krejcikova's experience and proven record at Wimbledon give her the edge in this matchup. If she can maintain the level she produced against Mirra Andreeva, the Czech should have enough quality to progress to the fourth round.
Barbora Krejcikova
Match Winner
@7/12 - 2 Units
£30 Free Bet
Use promo code NEWBONUS
Claim £30 free bet & 20 Free Spins. Use the promo code NEWBONUS. New Hollywoodbets account holders. 18 years or older. United Kingdom residents only. T&Cs apply.
Krejcikova -2.5
Handicap Games
@7/8 - 1 Unit
Bet £10 Get £30
with bonus code NEWBONUS
Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5 or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 300% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30 in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable. Min deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as Bet Credits and are available for use upon settlement of qualifying bets. Min odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude Bet Credits stake. Registration required. Time limits and T&Cs apply. The bonus code NEWBONUS can be used during registration but does not change the offer amount in any way. #ad
Top Betting Sites
Betting offers
Upcoming Events
08 May 2026
- WNBA 2026 -
- Basketball
10 June 2026
- Volleyball Nations League 2026 -
- Volleyball
09 July 2026
- VCT 2026 China Stage 2 -
- Esports
Load More
Nikola Bartunkova v Barbora Krejcikova
Today's Acca Tips
-
Soccer tips
-
Horse Racing tips
