Barbora Krejcikova holds a clear edge in experience, recent form, and overall quality, making her well placed to continue her winning run in Athens.
Krejcikova Eyes A Return To Form
- Krejcikova has not registered multiple hard-court wins since Beijing 2025.
- She is 6–0 against players outside the Top 100.
- Monnet is chasing her first tour-level quarterfinal.
- She owns a 1–4 career record against Top 50 players.
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This will be their first meeting.
Krejcikova Looks to Progress Further
Barbora Krejcikova moved into the second round after defeating Victoria Tomova 6-3, 6-3. She dropped serve four times but broke her opponent seven times to seal the win.
She is now looking for her first tour-level hard-court quarterfinal since Seoul last year. The Czech has also not registered consecutive hard-court wins since Beijing last season.
Krejcikova has continued to struggle with fitness issues in recent years, and this season has been limited by injuries. She did not record multiple tour-level wins until May.
However, she has produced some encouraging results in recent months, reaching the finals in Hertogenbosch and the WTA 125 event in Parma, along with the fourth round at Wimbledon. She will now look to carry that momentum onto the hard courts this week.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | 30 (Born 18 December 1995) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 32 |
| Career High | 2 (28 February 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 23 (Rating: 1895) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 8 |
Monnet Gains Confidence After Big Win
Carole Monnet began her Athens campaign with a huge upset, coming from a set down to defeat Rebeka Masarova 4-6, 6-2, 7-6. She surrendered the lead twice in the deciding set and also saved a match point in the tiebreak before sealing the victory.
This is only the second time she has cleared the opening-round hurdle at tour level. She previously achieved the feat in Budapest in 2024 but was eliminated in the second round by Suzan Lamens.
The Frenchwoman has struggled for consistency this season, with most of her tournaments ending in the early rounds. Apart from reaching three ITF quarterfinals, she has been unable to put together deep runs, making this first-round victory a timely confidence boost.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Age | 24 (Born 1 December 2001) |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| World Ranking | 205 |
| Career High | 158 (24 November 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | 237 (Rating: 1530) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |