Tereza Martincova - Alycia Parks predictions and free betting tips [26/06/2024]

Today’s second-round match in the second qualifying round of the Wimbledon tournament will feature Czech player Tereza Martincova facing off against American Alycia Parks.

Tereza Martincova

The Czech tennis player, who has not been particularly successful historically, is currently having a disappointing season. At Grand Slam tournaments, Tereza was eliminated in the first qualifying rounds. She started the grass-court season with mixed results, alternating between victories and defeats. Her inconsistent serving does not instil confidence in her upcoming clash with American Parks. However, in the WTA series tournament qualifiers in Birmingham, she unexpectedly defeated French player Varvara Gracheva 2:1 (3:6 6:3 6:2). Nonetheless, in her next match, Martincova lost to Japan's Honoka Uchiama 2:1 (7:5 4:6 4:6), highlighting her inconsistent play.

Alycia Parks

The American tennis player started the season well, reaching the Round of 16 at the Australian Open. Her run was halted by the stellar Coco Gauff with a score of 0:2 (0:6 2:6). After that, Alycia experienced the worst stretch of her career, suffering twelve consecutive defeats, many without putting up much of a fight, suggesting possible issues in her seasonal preparation. However, with the onset of the grass-court season, the American began to play much more confidently. Six consecutive victories in Gaiba, Italy, not only earned her a title but also helped her regain lost confidence. In the opening round of qualifying, Alycia Parks achieved a commanding victory over Polish player Katarzyna Kawa 2:0 (6:0 6:2).

Head-to-Head

The players have never faced each other before.

Match Prediction: Martincova vs Parks

Both tennis players are experiencing challenging seasons. Martincova struggles to find consistency, often mixing a decent game with several poor ones. Her confidence might be boosted by her confident victory over Latvia’s higher-ranked player Daria Semenistaja 2:0 (6:4 6:1). However, as mentioned earlier, Martincova’s play remains extremely unstable. On the other hand, the American, having endured a disastrous streak of twelve consecutive losses, has emerged from her crisis with seven consecutive victories. Parks’s excellent serve, which creates significant difficulties for her opponents, has returned on grass.

Considering Martincova's unstable play and Parks's recovery from her slump, I believe the American will win this match. Nevertheless, the Czech player is capable of putting up a fight if she shows the form she displayed against Semenistaja. Therefore, I find it prudent to avoid heavy risk and bet on a total games over 20.5.