Bianca Andreescu draws 19-year-old Linda Noskova in the second round at Wimbledon.
The pregame narrative: Andreescu has been strong after returning from injury in 2024. That includes a lot of success on grass. I'm backing that experience to be the difference in a victory for the Canadian.
Check out our Andreescu vs. Noskova odds and best bet for their Wimbledon match on July 3.
Andreescu vs. Noskova Wimbledon odds
Best bet: Andreescu to win (+102)
Andreescu has seen a lot of grass in 2024 since returning from a plethora of injuries that she had been dealing with over the years.
Her first match lasted just one hour and 17 minutes and she looked to have great fitness. It cemented the fact that the Canadian star is healthier than she's been in a while.
Overall, she has competed in 10 matches this year with seven of those being contested on grass.
Andreescu is 7-3 in 2024 (5-2 on grass). She's looking back in form which is a dangerous sign for her opponents.
Her competitor, Noskova, is inexperienced on this surface and overall as a tennis pro. The 19-year-old is 4-5 on grass which is the worst result on any court in the early part of her career.
Canadian fans remember how dominant Andreescu can be when healthy. To date, she has won three WTA singles titles, including one major title (2019 U.S. Open).
When the 24-year-old was the same age as her competitor, she was ranked fourth in the world, looking like the sport's next megastar.
Now slotted at 176 in the WTA rankings, Andreescu attempts to build on a dominant round one performance that saw her beat Jaqueline Cristian in straight sets (6-2, 6-4)
It won't be an easy task but betting on the experienced and healthy Canadian provides good value at plus-money.
Key stat: Andreescu is 27-17 on grass in her career.
