Denisa Salkova, currently holding a career win percentage of 61.6% across all surfaces, has been navigating a challenging period. Over the last two years, her performance has dipped slightly, achieving a win rate of 55.7%. Despite this, her recent form has stabilized with a 60% win rate in her last five matches. Salkova's Elo rating reflects her capabilities, particularly on hard courts where she stands at 1909, but her grass performance has been less impressive at 1490.
Recently, Salkova's journey has been marked by inconsistency. A recent victory against Miguel Trevisan was overshadowed by losses to K. Kawa and E. Avanesyan. With a record of two wins and three losses in her last five matches, her prospects at Wimbledon remain uncertain. Given her historical struggles on grass, this match will be a crucial test to determine if Salkova can leverage her experience to turn the tide.
Match results: Denisa Salkova
12 Jun 2026Modena (Italy) - Qualification
Denisa Salkova
K. Kawa
02
16
16
L
10 Jun 2026Modena (Italy) - Qualification
Denisa Salkova
Miguel Trevisan
10
61
W
9 Jun 2026Modena (Italy) - Qualification
Denisa Salkova
Alessandro Tubello
21
61
36
64
W
4 Jun 2026Makarska
E. Avanesyan
Denisa Salkova
21
36
63
L
2 Jun 2026Makarska
A. Konjuh
Denisa Salkova
02
36
26
W
20 May 2026WTA French Open
Denisa Salkova
Sofia Bandecchi
12
36
64
57
L
18 May 2026WTA French Open
Denisa Salkova
V. Podrez
20
62
64
W
14 May 2026Parma
Denisa Salkova
Camilo Osorio
12
16
62
36
L
13 May 2026Parma
Denisa Salkova
M. Sherif
10
62
W
11 May 2026Parma
Lois Boisson
Denisa Salkova
02
16
26
W
Iryna Shymanovich
Player Overview
Iryna Shymanovich has built a solid career with a 64.4% win rate overall, demonstrating resilience particularly in recent tournaments. She has been performing reasonably well, with a 58.8% win rate in her last two years and a recent upward trend, winning 60% of her matches in the last five outings. Her Elo rating of 1964 indicates her competitive edge, although her grass performance at 1450 suggests room for improvement.
Shymanovich's recent match history reveals a mix of results, including a critical win against Clara Ngounoue but also setbacks against Luksika Tararudee and Varvara Lepchenko. With two wins and three losses in her last five, she arrives at Wimbledon looking to regain her footing. The outcome of this match will be pivotal; a victory could bolster her confidence heading into the later rounds, but another loss might further complicate her trajectory this season.
Denisa Salkova has shown a mixed performance in her recent matches, winning 5 out of her last 10 matches. Her recent form includes a notable victory against Miguel Trevisan but also a loss to Elina Avanesyan. Iryna Shymanovich, on the other hand, has been in better form, winning 6 out of her last 10 matches, including a recent final victory against Clara Ngounoue. This suggests that Shymanovich has a slight edge in terms of current form.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their previous encounter, Iryna Shymanovich defeated Denisa Salkova in straight sets, 2-0, showcasing her ability to handle Salkova's game effectively. Salkova's serve stats indicate a higher double fault rate, which could be a critical factor in this matchup. Shymanovich has a better overall win percentage and has been more consistent in her recent matches, particularly in terms of winning crucial points.
Denisa Salkova — Iryna Shymanovich Prediction
Given the recent form and head-to-head results, Iryna Shymanovich is favored to win this match. The prediction is for Shymanovich to win in straight sets, capitalizing on her superior form and previous victory against Salkova.
Final score in sets: 2:0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - Iryna Shymanovich, Set 2 - Iryna Shymanovich
Expected aces: 3
Double faults: 2
Break points: 4
Shymanovich is expected to dominate the rallies with her consistent baseline play and effective serving. Salkova will need to improve her first serve percentage and reduce double faults to have any chance of competing effectively in this match.
3 Reasons Why Iryna Shymanovich Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors Iryna Shymanovich 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors Iryna Shymanovich.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, Iryna Shymanovich has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than Denisa Salkova, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
23.06.2026 12:00Wimbledon
Denisa Salkova
Iryna Shymanovich
02
0011
35
21
24
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