Wimbledon Shocks as First Round Ends, Second Round Begins

London, England — The second round of the WTA Wimbledon Championships kicked off with unexpected excitement on July 2, 2025. The tournament witnessed a major upset with Coco Gauff‘s first-round loss, raising questions about potential further surprises.

In one of the key matchups, Emma Raducanu will face Marketa Vondrousova. Raducanu won their only grass match at Wimbledon in 2021, but Vondrousova has defeated her twice since then. Currently, Vondrousova is riding high on a victory from the Berlin tournament and displayed strong performance by defeating McCartney Kessler in her opener.

“Vondrousova is definitely a favorite going into this match,” said a sports analyst. “She possesses the experience and the momentum that Raducanu may lack.” Vondrousova’s odds are set at 1.55 at Betfair, signaling confidence in her ability to advance further.

Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka will look to overcome Katerina Siniakova in another anticipated match. Their previous match in 2019 saw Siniakova emerge victoriously. Despite Osaka’s favored status in the odds, her recent form — 2 wins and 4 losses in her last six matches — may put her on shaky ground against Siniakova’s stronger record this grass season.

“Siniakova’s performance has been impressive lately — she’s a player to watch,” added another analyst, hinting at a potential upset in Osaka’s favor. The odds favor Osaka at 1.85 on Pinnacle.

The matchup between Ashlyn Krueger and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova marks their second meeting. In their first encounter, Pavlyuchenkova won a tough contest. Entering this round, both players have struggled this season, but Pavlyuchenkova seems to have regained some form, leading her to be the favorite again.

“Pavlyuchenkova knows how to handle high-pressure matches,” an expert remarked, acknowledging the stakes of this round. She is favored at 1.91 on William Hill.

Another match to watch includes Anna Kalinskaya, who is hoping for a better outcome this year, against Clara Tauson, who has had a decent season so far. Tauson enters the match as the favorite at odds of 1.68 on 1xBet.

All eyes will also be on Veronika Kudermetova when she faces Emma Navarro, a match laden with expectations as they meet for the second time. Kudermetova has been deemed an underdog with odds of 2.48 against Navarro’s 1.62, showcasing the tight competition ahead of them.

Lastly, young talent Hailey Baptiste will take on Victoria Mboko in an intriguing encounter. Despite being new to Wimbledon, Mboko’s strong recent form makes her a contender, and she is favored at 1.73 on 1xBet.

Wimbledon continues to showcase thrilling matchups, and with the second round underway, fans are eager to see who will emerge victorious.