Yulia Starodubtseva has a career win percentage of nearly 57.5%, reflecting a solid foundation in her game. However, her recent form has waned, with a 49% success rate over the last two years indicating a struggle to maintain consistency. On grass, her Elo rating of 1548 suggests she is still finding her footing on this surface, which is crucial as she prepares for her next match.
Starodubtseva's recent results paint a mixed picture. A win against Elena Rybakina in late May was overshadowed by losses to lower-ranked players like Aoran Wang and Elena Navarro. With a record of 1 win and 4 losses in her last five outings, she faces a challenging task ahead. The expectations for her upcoming clash hinge on her ability to regain focus and capitalize on her home advantage.
Match results: Yulia Starodubtseva
17 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
Yulia Starodubtseva
E. Navarro
02
46
46
L
15 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
M. Joint
Yulia Starodubtseva
02
57
46
W
29 May 2026WTA French Open
Aoran Wang
Yulia Starodubtseva
20
63
75
L
27 May 2026WTA French Open
Yulia Starodubtseva
Elena Rybakina
21
36
61
W
24 May 2026WTA French Open
A. Blinkova
Yulia Starodubtseva
02
36
16
W
20 May 2026WTA Rabat
Yulia Starodubtseva
A. Kalinina
01
36
L
19 May 2026WTA Rabat
Yulia Starodubtseva
Alba Fita Boluda
20
64
62
W
16 May 2026Paris
Madison Keys
Yulia Starodubtseva
21
16
62
63
L
15 May 2026Paris
Kateryna Volynets
Yulia Starodubtseva
12
57
62
26
W
13 May 2026Paris
S. Zhang
Yulia Starodubtseva
02
26
16
W
Alexey Zakharov
Player Overview
Alexey Zakharov boasts a career win percentage of 63.1%, showcasing his capability on the court. His recent form, however, reflects a decline, with a 53.8% success rate over the past two years. While his Elo rating of 1592 on grass suggests potential, his recent performances indicate he is struggling to convert that into results.
Zakharov's last five matches have yielded only two wins, with losses against players like Olga Selekhmeteva and Karolina Muchova. Despite a notable victory against Lara Tagger, his inconsistency raises concerns heading into this match. He needs to find a way to stabilize his performance if he hopes to make an impact in the upcoming fixture.
Match results: Alexey Zakharov
21 Jun 2026WTA Eastbourne
Olga Selekhmeteva
Alexey Zakharov
10
62
L
20 Jun 2026WTA Eastbourne
Alexey Zakharov
Lara Tagger
21
64
57
W
13 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
Hannah Klugman
Alexey Zakharov
10
62
L
25 May 2026WTA French Open
Alexey Zakharov
Karolina Muchova
02
57
26
L
17 May 2026WTA Strasbourg
Alexey Zakharov
Daria Kasatkina
02
46
26
L
16 May 2026WTA Strasbourg
Eliott Jacquemot
Alexey Zakharov
12
64
36
36
W
15 May 2026Paris
Madison Keys
Alexey Zakharov
20
64
61
L
13 May 2026Paris
Alexey Zakharov
Katie Boulter
21
63
36
64
W
11 May 2026Paris
Maddison Inglis
Alexey Zakharov
02
26
26
W
7 May 2026WTA Rome
Alexey Zakharov
Linda Noskova
02
46
16
L
Players Analysis
Yulia Starodubtseva has shown a mixed performance recently, with a win rate of 60% in her last 10 matches. However, she has struggled against higher-ranked opponents, as evidenced by her recent loss to Xiyu Wang at the Roland Garros. In contrast, Alexey Zakharov has a slightly better overall win percentage of 63.1% and has been more consistent in his recent matches, including a strong performance in the WTA Eastbourne tournament.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In terms of serve statistics, Yulia Starodubtseva has recorded 118 aces and 223 double faults in her recent matches, while Alexey Zakharov has 139 aces and 319 double faults. This indicates that Zakharov has a more powerful serve, which could be advantageous in this matchup. Furthermore, Starodubtseva's recent form shows a win percentage of 49% over the last two years, while Zakharov maintains a 53.8% win rate in the same timeframe. The surface type for this match is yet to be confirmed, but both players have experience on clay, which could influence their performance.
Yulia Starodubtseva — Alexey Zakharov Prediction
Considering the recent form and overall statistics, Alexey Zakharov is slightly favored to win this match. His higher win percentage and better serve statistics suggest he has the edge. The predicted score is likely to be 2-1 in favor of Zakharov, with a competitive first set.
Final score in sets: 2-1
Predicted winner of each set: 1st set - Alexey Zakharov, 2nd set - Yulia Starodubtseva, 3rd set - Alexey Zakharov
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 3
Break points: 4
In terms of tactics, Zakharov may look to exploit Starodubtseva's double fault tendency, while Starodubtseva will need to focus on her first serve percentage to avoid giving Zakharov easy points. The match could be closely contested, especially in the first set, where both players will be looking to establish their rhythm.
3 Reasons Why Alexey Zakharov Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors Alexey Zakharov 2:1 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors Alexey Zakharov.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, Alexey Zakharov has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than Yulia Starodubtseva, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
23.06.2026 11:00WTA Eastbourne
Yulia Starodubtseva
Alexey Zakharov
12
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57
34
43
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