WTA Jiujiang Final Prediction: Viktorija Golubic vs Rebecca Sramkova

Viktorija Golubic (SUI) vs Rebecca Sramkova (SVK)

This WTA 125 Challenger event is the fourth leg of the WTA Series in 2023. The WTA 125s are an entry level tier of professional women's tennis events. It is a prelude to the WTA Challenger tournaments, which in turn are a step below the WTA Tour events.

Head-to-head record

Golubic and Sramkova have met three times previously. Golubic has won two of those meetings, both in straight sets.

Golubic's form

Golubic is the No. 2 seed and she is enjoying a resurgence in her career, having won the title at the WTA 125 event in Cali, Colombia. In 2021, she was ranked as high as 35th on the WTA Rankings. She is now 82nd, and her victory in Cali saw her break a 14-month absence from the winners' circle.

The Swiss player has won 18 of her 29 matches this year, and she is 8-5 on hard courts in 2023.

Golubic is a solid all-court player, with a strong serve and a good backhand.

She is also a good mover, and she is able to cover the court well.

Sramkova's form

Sramkova is the No. 5 seed and she is also in good form, having won two ITF World Tennis Tour 60 events this year, including one on clay in Egypt last week.

The Slovakian player has won 16 of her 23 matches this year, and she is 10-4 on hard courts.

Sramkova is a powerful hitter, with a big forehand and a strong serve.

She is also a good athlete, and she is able to move well around the court.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call, as both players are in good form. Golubic has the edge in terms of experience and ranking, but Sramkova is a dangerous opponent.

I think Golubic will win in a tight three-setter.

She is the more experienced player, and she has a better all-around game.

Sramkova will push her all the way, but I think Golubic will ultimately prevail.