Caroline Dolehide vs Arantxa Rus Preview & Prediction | 2025 Wimbledon Championships | First Round

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USA’s Caroline Dolehide has an excellent opportunity here to reach the second round of Wimbledon for the first time in her career as she takes on another unseeded player in Arantxa Rus.
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Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England
Surface: Outdoor grass
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Caroline Dolehide vs Arantxa Rus prediction
One of those contests where both players come into it confident, knowing how much tougher the draw could’ve been, which makes it all the more exciting to see. Chicago native Caroline Dolehide has consistently struggled in the main draw of Wimbledon, never making it past the first hurdle, whilst Arantxa Rus’ highest placement in the singles draw came all the way back in 2012, a third-round finish.
Expect Dolehide to try and utilise her strong serve in a bid to get on top of Rus, but the Dutch player has the ability to dig in and fight hard to survive. If she does, then things could become very frustrating for Dolehide very quickly. In a close encounter, back it to go the distance with over 2.5 total sets.
Caroline Dolehide vs Arantxa Rus tip: Over 2.5 total sets