A 68% YTD win rate jumps off the page for Barbora Krejcikova as she steps out for this Second Round clash. Scheduled to start at Mon, 17 Aug, 3:00 am AEST, this all-Czech match-up pits world rank 26 Krejcikova against rank 35 Sara Bejlek. If you are tracking the best tennis tips, this matchup offers plenty of punchy statistical angles to sink your teeth into.

Who Will Win? Head-to-Head Breakdown

Krejcikova brings elite career pedigree to the court, boasting 9 career titles and a strong 179-105 lifetime record. However, she enters this contest coming off a loss in her most recent outing on Thu, 6 Aug against Liudmila Samsonova, dropping her past three starts overall. On the other side of the net, Bejlek gets a big tick for momentum after coming off a straight-sets win against Karolina Pliskova on Sat, 15 Aug, taking her YTD record to 16-13.

The head-to-head record gives Krejcikova a clear edge, having won their single previous meeting in straight sets back in January 2023. Head to head markets position Krejcikova as the 1.56 favourite, while Bejlek sits at 2.45. The numbers say Krejcikova's overall quality rates a real chance to reassert itself on court.

Head to HeadOdds correct as at 8:13 am AEST. Odds can change.
Our tipPeyton Stearns1.34Sloane Stephens3.29
Solid tickOur tip: Barbora Krejcikova. Krejcikova leads the head-to-head 1-0 and holds a dominant 68% YTD win percentage across the season.

Tipped at $1.56 (3:13 pm AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.

Head-to-head context

0–2

Peyton Stearns vs Sloane Stephens

Clay0-2
0%1st set → match win % (H2H)0%
0%Deciding set win % (H2H)100%
50%1st serve points won %61%
44%Return points won %48%

Set Handicap Analysis

The set line is set at 1.5 sets, with Krejcikova favoured at -1.5 sets (2.20) and Bejlek receiving the +1.5 set line (1.60). Given Bejlek is coming off a sharp winning start while Krejcikova dropped her last outing, backing Bejlek to push this contest and cover the +1.5 set line looks like a solid tactical angle.

SetsOdds correct as at 8:13 am AEST. Odds can change.
Peyton Stearns +1.51.13Our tipSloane Stephens -1.56.00
Solid tickOur tip: Sara Bejlek +1.5. Bejlek comes off a convincing last-start victory and has the form to claim at least one set.

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Set handicap (±1.5) form

−1.5 cover = won by two or more sets. Charts use recent completed scorelines.

Peyton Stearnslast 5

−1.5 cover rate60%3/5
+1.5 cover rate100%5/5
Straight-sets wins60%3/5

Sloane Stephenslast 5

−1.5 cover rate60%3/5
+1.5 cover rate80%4/5
Straight-sets wins60%3/5
60%−1.5 cover % (form)60%
H2H −1.5 cover (Peyton Stearns)0%0/2

Total Games Expectation

The Total Games mark is set at 20.5 games, with both Over and Under priced at 1.90. Their sole previous head-to-head encounter was a brief affair that stayed under this mark. With Krejcikova eager to make a fast statement and halt her recent losing stretch, backing Under 20.5 games rates a real chance.

GamesOdds correct as at 8:13 am AEST. Odds can change.
Over 21.51.85Our tipUnder 21.51.95
Light tickOur tip: Under 20.5. Their prior meeting finished well under 20.5 games, making the Under an attractive stat-led play.

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Match total games

Average games from recent scorelines · marker shows live line 21.5.

Peyton Stearns matches (n=5)avg 23vs 21.5
1733
Sloane Stephens matches (n=5)avg 22.2vs 21.5
1733
H2H meetings (n=2)avg 29vs 21.5
1733

Hit rate vs 21.5

Peyton Stearnsn=5
Over 40%Under 60%
Sloane Stephensn=5
Over 60%Under 40%
H2Hn=2
Over 100%Under 0%
13.2Avg games won (form)11