Marketa Vondrousova is set to compete against Karolina Muchova in the first round of the Ningbo Open 2025. This match will take place at the Ningbo (Yinzhou) Tennis Center. The winner will advance to play the seventh seed, Diana Shnaider, in the second round.
Player Profiles
Marketa Vondrousova
- Current Ranking: 36
- Career Titles: 11
- 2025 Year-to-Date (YTD) Wins/Losses: 18-8
- Aces: 120
- First Serve Points Won: 68.7%
- Break Points Converted: 47.8%
Vondrousova’s season has been affected by injuries. She faced challenges, including a back issue that forced her to retire in Adelaide and withdraw from both the Melbourne and Rome tournaments. Despite these setbacks, she showcased her potential by winning her third singles title in Berlin and reaching the quarterfinals at the US Open.
Karolina Muchova
- Current Ranking: 29
- Career Titles: 1
- 2025 Year-to-Date (YTD) Wins/Losses: 23-15
- Aces: 170
- First Serve Points Won: 67.1%
- Break Points Converted: 38.1%
Muchova has also struggled with her health this season, withdrawing from Madrid and Rome and retiring in Wuhan due to heat illness. However, she found some success, reaching the semifinals in both Linz and Dubai, and making it to the quarterfinals of the US Open before losing to Naomi Osaka.
Head-to-Head Record
Vondrousova leads the rivalry with a record of 2-1 against Muchova. Their match history includes:
| Year | Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Indian Wells | Round of 16 | Karolina Muchova | 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 |
| 2018 | Stuttgart | Qualifying R1 | Marketa Vondrousova | 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 |
| 2017 | Prague | Final | Marketa Vondrousova | 7-5, 6-1 |
Match Expectations
The matchup between Marketa Vondrousova and Karolina Muchova is anticipated to be highly competitive. Vondrousova’s experience and powerful gameplay contrasts with Muchova’s resilience and strategic play. Betting odds indicate a close contest, with both players currently set at -110.
Betting Odds Overview
- Marketa Vondrousova: -110
- Karolina Muchova: -110
- Total Sets Under 2.5: -175
- Total Sets Over 2.5: +125
- Total Games Under 21.5: -118
- Total Games Over 21.5: -118
As the Ningbo Open 2025 progresses, this match will be critical for both players as they seek to advance further in the tournament.
