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Iga Swiatek vs. Caty McNally Head-to-Head, Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds for Wimbledon 2025 Second Round

Swiatek eyes first title breakthrough as she takes on a returning McNally at Wimbledon.

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Eighth seed Iga Swiatek is set to face Caty McNally, who is competing under a protected ranking, in the second round of Wimbledon 2025. The Pole looked sharp in her opener, easing past Polina Kudermetova in straight sets. McNally, on the other hand, defeated British wild card Jodie Burrage to advance.

McNally has struggled with injuries over the past few years, particularly an elbow issue that forced her to withdraw from the 2023 US Open. She underwent surgery in February 2024 and spent several months on the sidelines. Since her return in November 2024, she has been playing under a protected ranking as she works to rebuild her career.

Straight sets win for Iga Swiatek ✌️#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/oBbE1rFDt1
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) July 1, 2025

Iga Swiatek vs. Caty McNally Preview

Swiatek is yet to claim a title in 2025, but her consistency has stood out. The eighth seed has made quarterfinal runs in Dubai, Miami, and Stuttgart, along with semifinal finishes in Melbourne, Qatar, Indian Wells, Madrid, and Roland Garros. Most recently, she reached her first final of the year in Bad Homburg but fell to Jessica Pegula in straight sets. Across 47 matches, she has served 119 aces, winning 67.5% of her first-serve points, 47.3% of return points, and converting 51.2% of break points.

300 – Iga Swiatek has become the player with the fewest matches played (372) to claim 300 Tour-level wins since Serena Williams (359). Club.#BadHomburgOpen | @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/eAYWtwQ0jw
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) June 24, 2025

McNally returned to the tour in November 2024 after elbow surgery but has struggled for rhythm. She withdrew from Austin with a shoulder injury and suffered a first-round exit at the Australian Open. With mostly early-round exits this year, McNally has played seven matches, hitting six aces, winning 56.7% of first-serve points, 41.8% of return points, and converting 55.3% of break points.

Iga Swiatek vs. Caty McNally Head-to-Head Record

World No. 4 Iga Swiatek holds a 1-0 edge over Caty McNally in their head-to-head. Their only previous meeting came in Ostrava back in 2022, where the Polish star cruised to a straight-sets win.

Year	Event	Round	Winner	Score
2022	Ostrava	Quarterfinals	Iga Swiatek	6-4, 6-4

Iga Swiatek vs. Caty McNally Comparison

Iga Swiatek	Category	Caty McNally
4	Current Ranking	208
377-86	Career W-L	176-121
35-11	YTD W-L	25-12
22	Career Titles	0
5	Grand Slams	0
0	YTD Titles	0

Iga Swiatek vs. Caty McNally Prediction

Swiatek’s consistency and all-around dominance this season, despite not winning a title, put her in firm control against a still-recovering McNally. Expect the Pole to dictate the match from the baseline and close it out in straight sets.

Iga Swiatek says it means a lot to her when parents in Poland come up to her & tell her that their kids started playing tennis because of her, ‘I just try to use my time to make some good impact and hopefully inspire the kids’

“What is your perspective of yourself being a… pic.twitter.com/JPBde6y3PB
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 1, 2025

Prediction: Iga Swiatek in straight sets

Iga Swiatek vs. Caty McNally Wimbledon 2025 Betting Odds

With Swiatek a heavy 1/100 favorite and McNally at 12/1, the odds reflect a clear mismatch. A straight-sets win for Swiatek is the most likely outcome, while an upset would be one of the biggest shocks of the tournament.

Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:

Iga Swiatek: 1/100

Caty McNally: 12/1

Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via BetMGM):

Total Games Over 17.5: 23/25

Total Games Under 17.5: 5/6

Total Games won by Swiatek Over 12.5: 7/4

Total Games won by McNally Over 5.5: 19/20

Total Sets Over 2.5: 9/2

Total Sets Under 2.5: 2/13

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