The stage is set for an exciting fourth day of Wimbledon as the second round comes to a close with 16 matches. As always, we at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the list, including Elena Rybakina vs. Katie McNally, Madison Keys vs. Katie Swan, and Iga Swiatek vs. Karolina Pliskova. But who will book their place in the 1/8 finals of the championship?
Forecasts for the fourth day of Wimbledon
Amanda Anisimova vs Sofia Kenin
Jim: Sofia Kenin doesn’t have a particularly impressive record at Wimbledon, and the American is simply not the player she once was, even if the reasons for that have never been easy to pin down. Amanda Anisimova may only have an outside chance of winning the title for now, but she is in reasonably good shape and can clearly play on grass after reaching the final last year. This should be quite comfortable for her against a compatriot.
Prediction: Anisimova in the 3rd match
Miles: An all-American showdown. Anisimova looked very comfortable in her first match here, defending second place. She’s well rested after taking two weeks off from Queen’s to return to Miami, and there’s little in Kenin’s game to worry her here.
Prediction: Anisimova in the 2nd match
Jordan: Kenin will almost certainly need to play much better than she has for most of 2026 in this matchup to have any chance. Anisimova’s strength can crush any opponent, especially on grass. At her best, Kenin’s game pairs well with Anisimova’s, but I don’t believe she’ll be at her best.
Prediction: Anisimova in the 2nd match
Sorana Cirstea vs Kimberly Birrell
Jim: Sorana Cirstea is clearly enjoying her final year on Tour, and while this surface is probably the least suited to her style of play, her solid fundamentals should keep her competitive. Kimberly Birrell, on the other hand, is at her best on grass. But is this enough to bridge the gap between the couple? Probably not.
Forecast: Kirstia at 3
Miles: Kirstia has had an incredibly strong year and she says this will be her last tour. While she doesn’t have a particularly strong track record on grass, the power shots she’s shown this year are well suited for the surface. Birrell has played in both Nottingham and Eastbourne this year, with her feet playing well on the grass. But her current form may well surpass Cirste.
Forecast: Kirstia at 2
Jordan: Kirstia’s outstanding farewell season continues. It looks like it will take a strong opponent to stop her, as happened at the French Open. I don’t think Birrell fits that description.
Forecast: Kirstia at 2
Daria Snigur vs Leolia Zhanzhan
Jim: It will be interesting to see how Daria Snigur plays the day after the Lord Mayor’s speech. The Ukrainian did look sharp in her first match and gave her all to her victory, but she will need to guard against disappointment. If she doesn’t, Leolia Jeanjean will be a good enough player to take advantage.
Forecast: Zhanjean at 3
Miles: Snigur ended her Wimbledon first-round match with a surprise win over the in-form Elina Svitolina. Jeanjean, meanwhile, qualified, including a win over fifth-place Katie Wolynets. Sniguru has failed to score a few big wins this year, so expect it to be a tight battle between two crafty players with something to prove and important ranking points to gain.
Forecast: Snigur at 3
Jordan: It’s going to be a tough battle. Both players usually prefer to dig in the game, but can change their play if necessary. I favor Jeanjean in three sets at Wimbledon.
Forecast: Zhanjean at 3
Ashlyn Kruger vs Mariam Bolkvadze
Jim: It’s a tough matchup, but Ashlyn Kruger probably has the higher ceiling in this pairing, and the American impressed by beating Donna Vekic in her first match, even though the Croatian wasn’t at her best. If Kruger can maintain this level, she should have enough to get past Mariam Bolkvadze, although it wouldn’t be a surprise if that athlete goes the distance.
Prediction: Kruger at 3
Miles: Both players have aggressive playing styles, and Bolkvadze’s left-handed play could prove challenging for her opponents. Kruger had a strong showing in the first round, defeating recent Queen’s champion Donna Vekic in three sets. But having qualified, Bolkvadze will not give up so easily.
Prediction: Kruger at 3
Jordan: Kruger’s big serve makes her dangerous on the grass. I expect this to play a decisive role in the match against Bolkvadze, whose comeback is not the strongest aspect of her game.
Prediction: Kruger at 2
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