Irina Camelia Begu has shown flashes of her potential, but her recent form reflects a player struggling to find consistency. With a career baseline win percentage nearing 56% on hard courts, she has been unable to translate that into success lately, evidenced by her declining trajectory over the past two years. Her recent performances lack the sharpness required at this level, particularly on grass, where she has historically been less comfortable.
In her last five matches, Begu has managed only two victories, including a win against Tamara Korpatsch, but suffered a disappointing loss to Karolina Muchova in her latest outing. This inconsistent run poses challenges as she heads into her match against K. Swan, who has also struggled recently. For Begu, a solid performance is crucial to regain momentum and confidence at Wimbledon.
Match results: Irina Camelia Begu
24 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
K. Muchova
I. Begu
20
61
61
L
22 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
V. Williams
I. Begu
12
26
64
W
21 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
D. Parry
I. Begu
01
46
W
20 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
I. Begu
T. Korpatsch
20
61
64
W
20 May 2026WTA French Open
I. Begu
S. Lamens
02
46
36
L
18 May 2026WTA French Open
E. Yaneva
I. Begu
12
62
36
46
W
4 May 2026WTA Rome
A. Potapova
I. Begu
20
61
75
L
21 Apr 2026WTA Madrid
L. Siegemund
I. Begu
20
64
60
L
20 Jul 2025Iasi
J. Teichmann
I. Begu
02
06
57
W
19 Jul 2025Iasi
I. Begu
J. Cristian
20
64
64
W
K. Swan
Player Overview
K. Swan enters this contest with a career baseline win percentage that suggests she is still establishing herself on the tour. Currently trending downwards, her recent matches have seen her falter against opponents like Amanda Krueger and Tamara Martincova, highlighting a struggle to convert chances into wins. Her Elo rating reflects this ongoing challenge, particularly on grass where her performance has been uneven.
In her last five matches, Swan has recorded just two wins, both of which came in the Ilkley tournament, but she faced a tough defeat against Krueger in her last outing. This pattern of inconsistency raises concerns as she prepares to face Begu, who, despite her own issues, may find an opportunity to capitalize on Swan’s current struggles. A victory could provide much-needed hope for Swan as she tries to find her footing in this competitive field.
Match results: K. Swan
12 Jun 2026Ilkley
K. Swan
A. Krueger
01
16
L
12 Jun 2026Ilkley
V. Golubic
K. Swan
01
46
W
10 Jun 2026Ilkley
T. Martincova
K. Swan
02
57
26
W
4 Jun 2026Birmingham
K. Swan
T. Preston
02
46
26
L
4 Jun 2026Birmingham
A. Tomljanovic
K. Swan
23
00
W
17 May 2026W75 Kurume
K. Swan
K. Okamura
20
75
61
W
16 May 2026W75 Kurume
K. Swan
M. Yamaguchi
20
61
61
W
15 May 2026W75 Kurume
K. Swan
S. Saito
20
64
64
W
14 May 2026W75 Kurume
K. Swan
D. Hewitt
20
63
63
W
13 May 2026W75 Kurume
K. Swan
C. Miyahara
20
60
60
W
Players Analysis
I. Begu has shown a mixed performance in her last ten matches, with a record of 5 wins and 5 losses. Notably, she recently reached the semi-finals at the WTA Bad Homburg, showcasing her ability to compete at a high level. In contrast, K. Swan has been in excellent form, winning 8 out of her last 10 matches, including a recent victory in the Challenger event in Ilkley. This suggests that Swan is currently in better form heading into this matchup.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
When analyzing the recent performances, K. Swan has a significantly better goals against average, allowing only 2 goals in her last 10 matches compared to I. Begu's 10 goals against. This indicates that Swan has a stronger defensive game. Additionally, Begu's recent matches show inconsistency, particularly in her performance against higher-ranked opponents, while Swan has been dominant against lower-tier competition. The surface at Wimbledon may favor Begu, but Swan's current form gives her a slight edge.
I. Begu — K. Swan Prediction
Given the current form and recent performances, K. Swan is predicted to win this match. The expected score is likely to reflect Swan's recent dominance, potentially leading to a straight-sets victory.
Final score in sets: 2:0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - K. Swan, Set 2 - K. Swan
Expected aces: 3
Double faults: 1
Break points: 4
In terms of tactical expectations, K. Swan is likely to leverage her strong serve and aggressive baseline play to put pressure on I. Begu from the start. If Swan can maintain her serve and capitalize on break points, she should be able to control the match tempo and dictate play, making it difficult for Begu to find her rhythm.
3 Reasons Why K. Swan Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors K. Swan 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors K. Swan.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, K. Swan has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than I. Begu, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
30.06.2026 12:00WTA Wimbledon
Irina Camelia Begu
K. Swan
02
0011
23
11
24
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