Viktorija Golubic vs Sofia Kenin Preview & Prediction | 2026 Nottingham Open | First Round

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Viktorija Golubic takes on Sofia Kenin 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 1:20 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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Viktorija Golubic vs Sofia Kenin prediction

Sofia Kenin will get a quick chance at revenge against Viktorija Golubic.

The Swiss claimed a 6-3 6-4 win over the American in qualifying but withdrawals means the former Australian Open champion has a reprieve and the main draw has once again pitted her against the world number 76.

Golubic has won both of their previous matches on grass in straight sets and will be bidding for the hat-trick.

The match-up is tied at 2-2 but world number 104 Kenin’s were on hardcourts back in 2023 and 202 respectively.

The American has managed just three wins this year and is low in confidence, so we don’t see much changing from the qualifying defeat over the weekend.

Viktorija Golubic vs Sofia Kenin tip: Viktorija Golubic to win