Rebecca Sramkova vs Linda Noskova Tips

Noskova has been solid on grass this week dropping just one set and dominating Jones 6-1 6-3 in her last match. Her serve has been especially effective winning 86% of first serve points and didn't face a single break point in that match.

Sramkova is currently ranked 38th in the world and is coming off two consecutive three-set wins over Siegemund and Putintseva. She has won three of her four matches on grass this season, including a straight-sets victory over a top-20 player, Barbora Krejcikova. Noskova, who is ranked below Krejcikova, has lost three of her last five matches.

Noskova leads Sramkova 4-1 in their head-to-head meetings, although they have never faced each other on grass. Sramkova has won three of her last four matches, including a straight-sets victory over former world No. 2 Barbora Krejcikova in the first round at Queen's Club. Four of Noskova's last five defeats have come in straight sets.

Noskova comes here after she won the first set in 5 of her last 10 matches in all competitions. Sramkova comes here after she won the first set in 6 of her last 10 matches, including 2 first set wins in her first 2 matches here in Nottingham. At these odds, I will try Sramkova to win the first set.