Maria Timofeeva vs Ann Li Preview & Prediction | 2026 Athens Open | First Round

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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

Start date/time: 14 July 2026 at 6:40 pm

Venue: Athens Olympic Tennis Centre, Athens, Greece

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / 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