Charleston Open 2023: Teichmann vs Fruhvirtova Prediction & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Charleston Open first-round match featuring Jil Teichmann vs Linda Fruhvirtova on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Teichmann vs Fruhvirtova Match Preview

Swiss southpaw Jil Teichmann faces a tough opening test at the Charleston Open against Czech teenager Linda Fruhvirtova. Who will prevail?

World No. 32 Jil Teichmann will play in the main draw at the Charleston Open for the first time. She could have her hands full against the rising Czech star Linda Fruhvirtova. But it’s clear from results in 2023, both are still yet to hit their stride, but on clay, Teichmann will be heavily favored to win on Monday.

Linda Fruhvirtova, for her part, has actually won a main draw match on the green clay at the Charleston Open. She defeated Ana Konjuh at last year’s edition before bowing out to eventual champion Belinda Bencic in straight sets. It was a respectable showing for the 17-year-old who is still learning her trade on the sport’s most demanding surface. Can she pull off the upset against Jil Teichmann?

Teichmann vs Fruhvirtova Prediction and Pick

Jil Teichmann and Linda Fruhvirtova have not played each other on the WTA Tour. This first-round match at the 2023 Charleston Open will be their first official meeting. Fruhvirtova started the year in red-hot form, making the fourth round at the Australian Open. But she has cooled off since then, failing to win back-to-back matches in the next four tournaments. Teichmann hasn’t really fared any better. Outside her surprise run to the third round of Indian Wells (defeated Bencic), she has been in dire form. But on clay, expect the Swiss southpaw’s game to click into gear.