Maria Timofeeva vs Ann Li Preview & Prediction | 2026 Athens Open | First Round
Maria Timofeeva meets Ann Li in the first round of the 2026 Athens Open at the Athens Olympic Centre in Greece.
Ranking points: WTA 250
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Venue: Athens Olympic Tennis Centre, Athens, Greece
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Maria Timofeeva vs Ann Li prediction
Ann Li holds a perfect record against Maria Timofeeva.
The American leads 3-0 in the head-to-head with the Uzbekistani world number 79 and has yet to drop a set in their previous encounters across 2024 and 2025.
The 22-year-old Timofeeva has been thriving at ITF level but has made little impact on the main tour.
In contrast, Li has hit a career of 29 in recent months and is now at 31. The 26-year-old is the second seed here and is having a strong year.
Timofeeva is also at a career high but Li has just been so consistent, it’s tough to back against her, particularly given the head-to-head.
Maria Timofeeva vs Ann Li tip: Ann Li to win
