Roddick and Wertheim Predict Wimbledon 2023: Surprises and Favorites

Andy Roddick and Jon Wertheim have released their predictions for Wimbledon 2023 following the draw ceremony.

Women's Draw:

Roddick expressed concern for Iga Swiatek's quarter, which includes defending champion Marketa Vondrousova. He believes Swiatek's movement and ball flight may need adjustments on grass, making her more vulnerable. However, he still predicts Swiatek to reach the semifinals, facing Vondrousova.

In the next quarter, Roddick predicts Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula to advance, with an honorable mention to Katie Boulter.

Emma Raducanu is seen as a potential spoiler in the bottom half, despite a tough first-round draw against Ekaterina Alexandrova. Roddick believes Raducanu's recent grass-court form could carry her through.

Roddick and Wertheim differ significantly in their predictions for the women's final. Roddick has Jessica Pegula reaching her first Grand Slam final, losing to Aryna Sabalenka. Wertheim, on the other hand, predicts a Swiatek-Gauff final.

Men's Draw:

Roddick and Wertheim largely agree on the men's outcomes. Jannik Sinner and Matteo Berrettini are seen as potential second-round opponents. Sinner is predicted to reach the quarterfinals, facing Grigor Dimitrov.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is the clear favorite in his quarter, with Tommy Paul named as his quarterfinal opponent.

Andrey Rublev's section features Lorenzo Musetti, who Roddick believes could be a threat on grass. However, Roddick predicts Sebastian Korda to overtake Musetti for a spot in the quarterfinals.

In the bottom section, Novak Djokovic is the favorite to reach the semifinals, where he would face Taylor Fritz. Sinner is predicted to face Alcaraz in the other semifinal, with the Italian emerging victorious.

In the predicted Italy-Serbia match for the title, Roddick has Sinner winning his first Wimbledon title and second slam.

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