Venus Williams vs Irina-Camelia Begu Prediction & Picks - WTA Bad Homburg Open
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
After scoring two sweeps in the qualifying matches at Bad Homburg, Irina-Camelia Begu turns her attention to securing an emphatic win over Venus Williams in the first round.
Begu is facing a 5.5-game handicap against Williams, who has won only three sets in seven matches this year.
Current Form:
Venus Williams is out to end the longest losing streak in her career, which now stands at 11 games. Williams has also lost her first 7 matches in 2026, which puts a ton of pressure on her to end this losing skid against a tough first-round opponent in Irina-Camelia Begu.
Begu earned her spot in the tournament proper of the 2026 Bad Homburg after securing a couple of top-100 wins over Tamara Korpatsch, 6-1, 6-4, and Dianne Pary, 6-4, 7-6.
Matchup: Williams is a massive underdog heading into this match against Begu. FanDuel lists her at +490 moneyline and -118 to cover +5.5 games.
Begu, who lost to Williams 1-6, 6-3, 3-6 in their first and only meeting at the Canadian Open in 2017, will have added motivation to earn a win over a living legend of the sport.
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Venus Williams vs Irina-Camelia Begu Form
Venus Williams and Irina-Camelia Begu Latest Matches
0/6 (0%)
6/6 (100%)
Apr 21, 2026 - WTA Mutua Madrid Open
Mar 19, 2026 - WTA Miami
Mar 5, 2026 - WTA Indian Wells
Feb 24, 2026 - ATX Open
Jan 18, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 12, 2026 - Hobart International
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Jun 21, 2026 - WTA Bad Homburg Open
Jun 20, 2026 - WTA Bad Homburg Open
May 20, 2026 - WTA French Open
May 18, 2026 - WTA French Open
May 4, 2026 - WTA Rome
Apr 21, 2026 - WTA Mutua Madrid Open
Venus Williams - Irina-Camelia Begu Key Points
- Venus Williams is 0-7 in 2026.
- Venus Williams is 0-11 in her last 11 matches on the WTA Tour
- Irina-Camelia Begu earned two top-100 wins to qualify for the main draw of the 2026 Bad Homburg.
- Irina-Camelia Begu is 3-3 in 2026.
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Our Venus Williams vs Irina-Camelia Begu Prediction
Irina-Camelia Begu blows out Venus Williams 6-3, 6-2
The 35-year-old Begu enjoys a clear advantage over the 46-year-old Williams in age and current form.
Despite being ranked outside the top-200 on the WTA world ranking, Begu stunned top-100 players Korpastch and Parry by playing terrific tennis on both sides of the ball. Begu only dropped two service games and converted 7 of 17 break chances in the two qualification matches.
As for Williams, she has only won a total of three sets in seven matches in 2026. Williams, who has already lost the power and athleticism that made her force on the tour during her glory days, is only winning 61 percent of her first serves and has only created 34 breakpoint chances this year.
Williams, who is playing her first singles match in two months, does not possess the momentum or form to challenge a more active Begu in this match. And with Begu playing fantastic tennis in the qualifying rounds, Williams would have to deliver a vintage performance out of nowhere just to give the Romanian a good fight in this match.
betting prediction for Venus Williams vs. Irina-Camelia Begu: Irina-Camelia Begu -5.5 games
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