Blockbuster opening round to kick-off SW19.
In one of the best Round of 128 encounters at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, No. 9 seed Paula Badosa battles British title hope Katie Boulter on Monday. It will be a hard-hitting baseline dominant clash to entertain the London locals. The winner of this match will face either Greet Minnen or Olivia Gadecki in Round-2.
In terms of past performance in Grand Slams, Paula Badosa and Katie Boulter have contrasting relationships with Wimbledon. While the Spaniard has reached the QFs or better at all the majors except Wimbledon, Boulter’s best outings have been on grass. The two players have been drawn in the same quarter as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, making it a challenging route to the quarterfinals.
Badosa enters this match with a 5-2 record and 76% service game strike rate on grass over the past year. The 27-year-old also has a 49% break point conversion rate. On the other hand, Boulter wins 70.5% service games and 30.5% return games. A former Top-25 player, the Brit is looking for a strong outing to better her World No. 41 ranking.
Paula Badosa vs Katie Boulter Head to Head Record
Paula Badosa leads the head-to-head against Katie Boulter by 1-0. Their one and only meeting was at Roland Garros in 2024, where the Spaniard emerged triumphant in three sets.
Under similar circumstances, Paula Badosa previously squared off against Boulter in the first round of a major. The British sensation took the attack to her in Round-1 of the 2024 French Open, and grabbed the opener. However, Badosa produced a scintillating comeback to overcome the Boulter challenge and enter the Round of 64.
Paula Badosa vs Katie Boulter Wimbledon 2025 Prediction
Although a slightly one-dimensional approach, both players adopt a similar style of play. They recognise where their strengths lie, and back their ability to outhit opposition. Badosa has been regaining her lost touch, and Wimbledon is another stop on her road to full fitness. Provided her back holds up, the Spaniard is likely to serve her way into the Round of 64. Meanwhile, Boulter will need an inspired performance and subsequent crowd backing to turn the tide.
Paula Badosa vs Katie Boulter Wimbledon 2025 Betting Odds
Paula Badosa starts as the favourite in this match against underdog Katie Boulter. According to the implied probability on the money line, Badosa walks in with a 65% chance of success. Here are the odds for the result (as per BetMGM):
Paula Badosa Win: 11/20
Katie Boulter Win: 7/5
Considering she is one of the higher ranked British talents, the Badosa-Boulter encounter is likely to be scheduled on Centre Court or Court-1. As a result, the higher capacity could play into the hands of the hometown hero. Here are the in-match odds for this Wimbledon Round-1 bout (as per BetMGM)