Petra Kvitova, Karolina Muchova tipped to impress at Wimbledon by Barbara Schett as Elena Rybakina defends title

Barbara Schett believes there are four favourites for the Wimbledon women’s title — but has tipped Karolina Muchova and Petra Kvitova to also challenge. Muchova made the French Open final a few weeks ago and is a two-time quarter-finalist at Wimbledon. Ad She hasn’t played a grass event ahead of competing at the All England Club, but Eurosport expert Schett has been impressed with her game.

WimbledonBig Three or bust? Assessing the leading women's title contenders at Wimbledon2 HOURS AGO “She is so talented. We saw it at the French Open when she reached the final. She comes to the net, she's got a big serve, she slices, she uses drop shots.

And in the past she's already had good results in Wimbledon. “So we'll see how she's digested that success from the French Open as well and how her approach is; if she doesn't feel overwhelmed and pressured that she has to play well at Wimbledon. “But she certainly has the game for a grass court, that's for sure.” While Muchova hasn’t played competitively since the French Open, Kvitova looked impressive as she won the title in Berlin last week without dropping a set.

Speaking about Kvitova’s chances at Wimbledon, where she is a two-time winner, Schett said: “She has no spin, so flat, she's a lefty. She's got a great serve and is very, very uncomfortable opponent. “If she can stay fit and focused for the course of two weeks, I think she has a chance.” Big Three or bust? Assessing the leading women's title contenders at Wimbledon The story of Venus Williams' 23 Wimbledon appearances Wilander: Murray can 'upset people' at Wimbledon Elena Rybakina will be the defending champion at Wimbledon, but Schett believes she could face competition from world No.