Ashleigh Barty vs Angelique Kerber: Predictions, odds and how to watch Wimbledon 2021 semi-finals in the US

The current world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty will face off former world No. 1 Angelique Kerber in a thrilling semifinal match in Wimbledon 2021. Here, find out what you need to know about this must-see tennis game: information, predictions, odds and how to watch it in the US.

Barty has already won one major, but she wants more. The Aussi has the chance to become the first woman in the Open Era to win Wimbledon after winning it as a junior. Despite being a good player on grass, until this year Barty hadn’t passed the Round of 16 in Wimbledon. Now, she can reach her second final in a major.

However, in front of her is going to be one of the best grass players in her generation. Angelique Kerber won Wimbledon three years ago, when she stunned Serena Williams in the final. She has 80 victories on this surface and she’s definitely going for more. She can win her fifth Grand Slam title.

Ashleigh Barty vs Angelique Kerber: Match Information

Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021.
Time: 08:30 AM (ET).
Location: Centre Court, All England Club, London.

Asleigh Barty vs Angelique Kerber: Time by state in the US

ET: 08:30 AM
CT: 07:30 AM
MT: 06:30 AM
PT: 05:30 AM

Ashleigh Barty vs Angelique Kerber: Head-to-head and storylines

Ashleigh Barty and Angelique Kerber have faced each other on four occasions, and the head-to-head is tied with two wins each. This will be the first time that these ladies face each other on grass, as their previous commitments have been all on hard.

Barty, at 25 years old, has eleven career titles, and she won three of them this same year. The Aussi had some troubles during the French Open with a hip injury that forced her to withdraw. However, the No. 1 found her form quickly as she has shown in the All England Club.

Kerber, at 33 years old, hadn’t had the best year until Wimbledon. Before the start of the Championships, she had won just nine matches in 2021 and had not beaten a Top 20 player in two years. But she still has power and wants to go deeper at one of her favorite tournaments.

How to watch or live stream Ashleigh Barty vs Angelique Kerber in the US

The match between Ashleigh Barty and Angelique Kerber to be played this Thursday, July 8, at Centre Court for Wimbledon semi-finals will be broadcasted in the US by ESPN and Tennis Channel.

Ashleigh Barty vs Angelique Kerber: Odds and predictions

Oddsmakers in the US had already made their predictions for this game. According to FanDuel, Ashleigh Barty is the favorite for this match with odds of -235, while Angelique Kerber has +195.