Sara Bejlek vs Karolina Pliskova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Nottingham Open | First Round

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Sara Bejlek takes on Karolina Pliskova in the first round of the 2026 Nottingham Open at the Nottingham Tennis Centre

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time: 16 June 2026 at 1:40 pm

Venue: Nottingham Tennis Centre, Nottingham, England

Surface: Outdoor grass

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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Sara Bejlek vs Karolina Pliskova prediction

Karolina Pliskova will pose an immediate threat to Sara Bejlek

The veteran Czech continues to rocket back up the rankings following her lengthy injury lay-off and has a fantastic overall pedigree on grass.

Bejlek has been installed as top seed after a couple of withdrawals, including Britain’s Emma Raducanu, and has very limited experience on the turf.

It’s all about the Pliskova serve in this one and how well the younger Czech can neutralise the firepower. We don’t see it being a challenge she will rise to with Karolina likely to dominate.

Sara Bejlek vs Karolina Pliskova tip: Karolina Pliskova to win 2-0