Barbora Krejcikova enters Prague in strong form and starts as the clear favourite against Linda Fruhvirtova in the opening round.
Krejcikova Chases Another Comfortable Opening Win
- Fruhvirtova has failed to win a main-draw match in nine of her last 10 events.
- She is currently on a four-match losing streak against Top 50 players.
- Krejcikova holds a 4–0 record in first-round matches in Prague.
- She owns an 8–0 record against players outside the Top 100.
HTH - Barbora Krejcikova leads 2-0
| Year | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Birmingham | Quarterfinal | Grass | Barbora Krejcikova | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2020 | Prague 5 ITF | First Round | Clay | Barbora Krejcikova | 6-3, 6-1 |
Fruhvirtova Seeks a Confidence Boost
Linda Fruhvirtova lost in the final round of qualifying to Xinyu Gao in three sets, but received a lucky loser spot to enter the main draw this week. She will now look to make the most of that opportunity in Prague.
The Czech has struggled to find her best level in recent months, failing to win a main-draw match in each of her last 10 tournaments. Her only multiple main-draw wins this season came in Ostrava, where she reached the quarterfinals.
This will be her second main-draw appearance in Prague. She made her debut in 2020 but lost in the opening round to Kristyna Pliskova in straight sets.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | 21 (Born 1 May 2005) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 180 |
| Career High | 49 (26 June 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | 180 (Rating: 1596) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 1 |
Krejcikova Arrives as Athens Champion
Barbora Krejcikova arrives after winning the inaugural Athens title, defeating Maria Sakkari in straight sets in the final to lift her first trophy in two years.
The Czech has battled fitness issues and dropped outside the top 50 earlier this season, but a recent resurgence has seen her reach the finals in Bad Homburg and the Parma WTA 125, along with the fourth round at Wimbledon. Those results have moved her close to a return to the top 20.
This will be her fifth main-draw appearance in Prague. She has won her opening-round match in all four previous appearances, including her title-winning run in 2021.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Age | 30 (Born 18 December 1995) |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | 26 |
| Career High | 2 (28 February 2022) |
| Elo Ranking | 18 (Rating: 1927) |
| Tour-Level Titles | 9 |