Elena Rybakina vs Iga Swiatek Tips

Iga Swiatek is predicted to defeat Elena Rybakina. Swiatek’s dominance on clay, particularly at Roland Garros, combined with her superior ranking and form, makes her the clear favorite. Rybakina’s back issues and inconsistent clay performance tilt the match in Swiatek’s favor.

11 vs 5 in terms of ranking, 4-4 head-to-head including 2-0 to Rybakina on clay courts. She has won 26 of 35 matches this year, including 9 of 11 on clay courts. Swiatek has won 30 of 39 matches in 2023, including 9 of 12 contested on clay court surfaces.

Elena Rybakina has won three matches played here so far, but facing Swiatek will be a challenge for her as she has lost the last three matches against Swiatek without winning a set.

11 v 5 in terms of ranking, 4-4 head to head including 2-0 to Rybakina on clay courts. One won due to a retirement, one won 2-1. She has won 26 of 35 matches this year including 9 of 11 on clay courts, whilst Swiatek has won 30 of 39 matches in 2023 including 9 of 12 contested on clay court surfaces.

Iga Swiatek should win the first set against Elena Rybakina. Swiatek’s ability to start matches aggressively on clay, using her topspin and movement, will likely overwhelm Rybakina early, especially given Rybakina’s recent struggles with injury. Swiatek’s focus should secure the opening set.

Swiatek comes here after she won the first set in 6 of her last 10 matches in all competitions (all on clay). Rybakina comes here after she won the first set in 8 of her last 10 matches (all on clay). Rybakina won the first set in the last mutual match on clay. At these odds, I will try Rybakina to win the first set.

Iga Swiatek will cover the handicap against Elena Rybakina. Swiatek’s clay court mastery and ability to dominate rallies suggest she will win by a significant margin, surpassing the handicap threshold, especially if Rybakina’s movement is limited by her back issues.