Barbora Krejcikova and Lin Zhu meet in the semifinal of the 2023 tennis Birmingham Classic. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

Barbora Krejcikova Betting Preview

Barbora Krejcikova is coming off a straight set win over Linda Fruhvirtova that took 17 games to decide. In the victory, Krejcikova won 84 percent of her first serve points and 83 percent of her second serve points. Krejcikova won 84 percent of her total service points and converted on 3 of her 5 break points. Krejcikova got 58 percent of her first serves in play and hit 6 aces. Krejcikova has won 3 straight matches for the first time since winning Dubai back in February. Krejcikova looks to make her second final appearance of the year and the 10th of her career. Krejcikova has never made a final appearance on grass court. Krejcikova has won 5 of her last 6 matches on grass court.

Lin Zhu Betting Preview

Lin Zhu is coming off a 3 sets win over Rebecca Marino that took 27 games to decide. In the victory, Zhu won 75 percent of her first serve points and 42 percent of her second serve points. Zhu won 65 percent of her total service points and converted on 5 of her 12 break points. Zhu got 68 percent of her first serves in play and hit 1 ace. Zhu has won 3 straight matches for the first time since Monterrey back in March. Zhu looks to make her second final appearance of the year and the second of her career. Zhu has won 4 of her last 5 matches on grass court. 

H2H History

There’s no match history between these 2 players.

Randy’s Pick

Zhu has the ability to grind out a victory here, but she’s had issues on grass in the past, and there’s no question Krejcikova is the better player regardless. Krejcikova also has head and shoulders more experience in spots like this, which should give her an edge in terms of nerves.

Give me Krejcikova to reach her 10th career final.