This feels like a match in which we’re going to see a ton of long rallies, and it’s hard not to like Andreeva to get the better of Gauff in those. The Russian just doesn’t make as many mistakes, and she’s one of the few players in the world with the ability to hold up against Coco from the backhand wing. Andreeva’s serve is also a lot more reliable than Gauff’s—which feels crazy to say at this point in her career. Last year, Andreeva’s serve was one of the things that was holding her back, but she has turned it into a weapon in 2025.
Of course, it should be noted that Gauff is 2-0 against Andreeva in this head-to-head series. However, they haven’t played since 2023, and it was the 2024 season in which Andreeva really became Andreeva. I expect this to be a rivalry that goes Andreeva’s way, though I can see Gauff having some success when they meet on U.S. soil. Gauff takes her game to another level in front of American crowds.
But it’s Andreeva’s turn on Wednesday.
Pick: Andreeva ML (-125)
