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Match Details
Fixture: Katie Boulter vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova
Date: May 7, 2025
Tournament: Italian Open 2025
Round: First Round
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Category: WTA 1000
Surface: Outdoor clay
Prize money: $6,911,032
Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Katie Boulter vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova preview
World No. 40 Katie Boulter will take on Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the first round of the Italian Open.
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Boulter hasn't played a lot of tennis this year. After a quarterfinal finish in the United Cup, she reached the second round of the Australian Open and the third round of the BNP Paribas Open. Despite a spirited performance against Elena Rybakina, the Kazakh defeated her in Indian Wells, 6-0, 7-5.
The Brit will enter Rome after a modest result in Madrid. She started her campaign by cruising past Katerina Siniakova in the first round, but came up shy against Jasmine Paolini in the second. The Italian defeated Boulter in straight sets 6-1, 6-2.
Meanwhile, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has made a hot and cold start to the season. After an early exit in Adelaide, she reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the fourth time in her career. Despite a spirited performance against Aryna Sabalenka, the top seed outlasted her in three sets.
The Russian will enter Rome after early exits in Miami and Madrid. She was eliminated by Magda Linette in Miami and Anastasija Sevastova in Madrid. The Latvian Sevastova outfoxed her in the first round 6-4, 7-5.
Katie Boulter vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova head-to-head
Pavlyuchenkova leads the head-to-head against Boulter 1-0. She defeated the Brit most recently in the 2024 Linz Open.
Katie Boulter vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova odds
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Katie Boulter vs Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova prediction
Katie Boulter can't boast about a stellar record on clay. She is yet to reach the quarterfinals of any clay court event on tour. However, the Brit is known for her aggressive approach and twinkling toes on the court.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, meanwhile, was one win away from capturing the French Open in 2021. Her powerful groundstrokes and steady all-around game suit the clay courts in Europe. She will be eager to snap her four-match losing streak on the tour and begin with a win in Rome.
Considering their record on clay and results at the highest level, Pavlyuchenkova will be a clear favorite to come out on top. If the Russian begins well and keeps her focus against Boutler, she should secure a place in the second round of the Italian Open.
Pick: Pavlyuchenkova to win in three sets
