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WTA Wimbledon

Prediction C. Liu vs C. Gauff — 03.07.2026

Daniel Carter

WTA - 207

C. Liu - C. Gauff

WTA Wimbledon 1/16-finals

July 3, 2026 • 12:00

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

WTA - 4

Tennis Head-to-Head and Recent Matches

Total games 2

H2H W-L 0-0-2

Avg sets per match 1.50

Last 5 W-L 0-2

Last 3 W-L 0-2

Current streak L2

Sets balance 0

Avg sets (last 5) 1.50

Sets range 1-2

3-set matches 0 (0%)

2-0 / 2-1 split 0/0 • 1/0

0% 0 Wins

0% 0 Draws

100% 2 Wins

Last 2 matches

Date

Match

Score

Tournament

Surface

2 Jan 2024

C. Gauff - C. Liu

2:0 (6-4, 6-2)

WTA Auckland

—

12 Mar 2022

C. Liu - C. Gauff

0:1 (1-6)

Indian Wells

—

C. Liu

Player Overview

C. Liu has shown flashes of potential, with a career baseline around 56% on hard courts and a current trajectory that suggests upward movement. While her overall results at Wimbledon have been limited, her surface-specific abilities indicate she’s capable of stepping up her game on grass. Liu's serve has been a crucial weapon, and her recent performances hint at a player who is starting to find her rhythm.

In her last five matches, Liu has faced tough competition, including a recent victory against Z. Sonmez, where she won convincingly. However, her previous encounters have revealed a struggle against higher-ranked opponents, as seen in her matches against K. Quevedo and D. Papamichail. As she steps onto the court against C. Gauff, she must leverage her improving form to make a deeper impact in this tournament.

Match results: C. Liu

1 Jul 2026 WTA Wimbledon

Z. Sonmez

C. Liu

0 2

5 7

3 6

29 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon

C. Liu

H. Vandewinkel

2 1

4 6

6 3

6 4

25 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon

C. Liu

E. Pridankina

2 1

6 2

4 6

6 1

24 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon

K. Quevedo

C. Liu

0 2

4 6

23 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon

D. Papamichail

C. Liu

0 2

2 6

1 6

6 Jun 2026 WTA Hertogenbosch

E. Seidel

C. Liu

1 0

6 3

28 May 2026 WTA French Open

M. Sakkari

C. Liu

2 0

6 3

26 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. Liu

M. Uchijima

2 1

3 6

6 0

4 1

22 May 2026 WTA French Open

L. Sun

C. Liu

0 2

1 6

0 6

20 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. Liu

K. Kawa

2 0

6 3

6 0

C. Gauff

Player Overview

C. Gauff has established herself as a formidable competitor with a career baseline of approximately 62% on hard courts. Currently, her trajectory has been stable, but recent results show a mix of highs and lows, particularly highlighted by her performance at the WTA Berlin where she lost to Paula Badosa. Gauff's serve has been a defining aspect of her game, and she remains a dangerous opponent on grass, a surface where she has previously achieved significant success.

Gauff arrives at this match having secured victories against S. Sierra and T. Korpatsch, but her earlier defeats at the French Open indicate vulnerability against resilient players. With a recent pattern of fluctuating results, her performance against Liu will be crucial. If Gauff can maintain focus and capitalize on her powerful groundstrokes, she has the ability to dominate this encounter.

Match results: C. Gauff

1 Jul 2026 WTA Wimbledon

S. Sierra

C. Gauff

1 2

3 6

6 3

29 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon

T. Korpatsch

C. Gauff

0 2

2 6

1 6

17 Jun 2026 WTA Berlin

P. Badosa

C. Gauff

2 1

1 6

6 3

6 2

15 Jun 2026 WTA Berlin

N. Bartunkova

C. Gauff

0 0

30 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. Gauff

A. Potapova

1 2

6 4

4 6

28 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. Gauff

M. Sherif

2 0

6 3

6 2

26 May 2026 WTA French Open

C. Gauff

T. Townsend

2 0

6 4

6 0

16 May 2026 WTA Rome

C. Gauff

E. Svitolina

0 2

4 6

2 6

14 May 2026 WTA Rome

S. Cirstea

C. Gauff

0 2

4 6

3 6

12 May 2026 WTA Rome

C. Gauff

M. Andreeva

2 1

4 6

6 2

6 4

Players Analysis

C. Liu has shown impressive form recently, winning 8 out of her last 10 matches, including a strong performance at Wimbledon where she reached the later rounds. In contrast, C. Gauff has had a mixed bag of results, winning 6 out of her last 10 matches, but has struggled against higher-ranked opponents. Their head-to-head record favors Gauff, who has won both previous encounters, indicating a psychological edge.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In their previous matches, C. Gauff has consistently outperformed C. Liu, winning both matches in straight sets. Liu's recent form shows she has been effective on grass, winning 2-1 in her last match against H. Vandewinkel, while Gauff's recent performance has been less convincing, losing to P. Badosa in a close match. Liu's ability to break serve has been notable, but Gauff's experience and tactical play on grass give her an advantage in this matchup.

C. Liu — C. Gauff Prediction

Given the current form and historical context, C. Gauff is predicted to win this match. Liu may push for a set, but Gauff's experience and past victories suggest she will prevail. The expected score is likely to be 2-1 in favor of Gauff.

Final score in sets: 2-1
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: C. Gauff, Set 2: C. Liu, Set 3: C. Gauff
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 2
Break points: 4

In terms of tactics, Gauff is likely to utilize her powerful serve and aggressive baseline play to dominate the points, while Liu will need to focus on her return game and capitalize on any break point opportunities. Gauff's ability to maintain composure under pressure will be crucial in tight moments.

3 Reasons Why C. Gauff Will Win

Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors C. Gauff 2:1 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors C. Gauff.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, C. Gauff has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than C. Liu, which can swing tight scorelines.

Match Prediction

Date Match W S A DF BP

03.07.2026 12:00 WTA Wimbledon

C. Liu

C. Gauff

1 2

0 1 0 1 0 1