Aryna Sabalenka vs Teodora Kostovic Preview & Prediction | 2026 Wimbledon Championships | First Round
by Paul Hassall ·
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Aryna Sabalenka meets Teodora Kostovic in the first round at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.
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Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England
Surface: Outdoor grass
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Teodora Kostovic prediction
Aryna Sabalenka will look to rebuild some of her aura of invincibility when she kicks off her bid for a maiden Wimbledon crown.
The world number one endured a serious meltdown in the quarter-final at Roland-Garros and was soundly beaten by Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals in Berlin last week.
It will have led many in the draw at SW19 to feel the big-hitting Belarusian will be beatable after a period of relentless consistency.
That said, it is likely to be a big ask for 18-year-old Serbian, Teodora Kostovic.
The world number 184 will be featuring in just her third top-tier match and has yet to post a victory.
The teenage qualifier is statistically stronger on clay at ITF level and is likely find the top seed’s power and speed on this surface way too much to handle.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Teodora Kostovic tip: Under 18.5 games
