F. Crawley has carved out a notable career with a win percentage of 66.1%, reflecting a solid baseline over 118 matches. The past two years have seen her maintain a win rate of 65.6%, indicating steady performance, though her recent trend shows stability rather than upward momentum. With an Elo rating of 1952, Crawley shows potential on hard surfaces, but her serve identity, marked by a moderate first serve win percentage, may be a vulnerability against more aggressive opponents.
In her recent outings, Crawley faced tough competition, including a loss to Daria Egorova in April and a mixed bag of results against lower-tier players. Her last match, a draw against Hikaru Sakatsume, leaves her without a recent victory, raising questions about her readiness for this matchup. Crawley’s performance at Wimbledon remains untested in this event’s context, which could either be a fresh start or an added pressure point.
Match results: F. Crawley
23 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
F. Crawley
Hikaru Sakatsume
00
L
16 Apr 2026W35 Zephyrhills, FL
Daria Egorova
F. Crawley
20
75
62
L
14 Apr 2026W35 Zephyrhills, FL
Victoria Hu
F. Crawley
12
36
64
16
W
27 Feb 2026W75 Porto 2
Michaela Kubka
F. Crawley
20
64
61
L
26 Feb 2026W75 Porto 2
Alba Fita Boluda
F. Crawley
02
26
57
W
25 Feb 2026W75 Porto 2
Fiona Ferro
F. Crawley
00
L
25 Feb 2026W75 Porto 2
Domenico Chiesa
F. Crawley
02
16
46
W
18 Feb 2026Oeiras 3
Viktorija Golubic
F. Crawley
21
61
16
64
L
16 Feb 2026Oeiras 3
F. Crawley
M. Matias
20
60
61
W
10 Feb 2026Oeiras 2
F. Crawley
Dalma Galfi
02
06
36
L
Hikaru Sakatsume
Player Overview
Hikaru Sakatsume has a career win percentage of 60.7% across 399 matches, showcasing her resilience on the court. Currently, her two-year form sits at 63.5%, indicating a slight decline with a recent trend reflecting a 40% win rate over the last five matches. Her Elo rating of 2024 suggests she competes well against a range of opponents, but her recent form does not inspire confidence, as she struggles to convert opportunities into victories.
Recently, Sakatsume's performance has been inconsistent, highlighted by a loss to Jorge Bouzas Maneiro at WTA Nottingham just a week ago. With a draw against Crawley preceding this match, she has yet to secure a win in her last five outings. The pressure mounts as she heads into this fixture, needing to break her losing streak and regain her footing in a critical tournament setting.
Match results: Hikaru Sakatsume
23 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
F. Crawley
Hikaru Sakatsume
00
L
15 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
Hikaru Sakatsume
Jorge Bouzas Maneiro
02
57
26
L
14 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
Hikaru Sakatsume
Alfie Dudeney
20
63
63
W
13 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
Hikaru Sakatsume
Milan Stojsavljevic
10
62
W
8 Jun 2026Ilkley
Alfie Dudeney
Hikaru Sakatsume
20
64
63
L
3 Jun 2026Birmingham
Alyssa Krueger
Hikaru Sakatsume
20
64
63
L
21 May 2026WTA French Open
Ekaterina Pridankina
Hikaru Sakatsume
20
62
61
L
20 May 2026WTA French Open
Katharina Deichmann
Hikaru Sakatsume
12
36
62
36
W
18 May 2026WTA French Open
Michael Leonard
Hikaru Sakatsume
02
16
06
W
12 May 2026Paris
S. Zhang
Hikaru Sakatsume
21
46
62
61
L
Players Analysis
Fiona Crawley has shown a mixed form recently, winning 6 out of her last 10 matches, but she has faced tough opponents, including a recent loss to Daria Egorova. Her performance on hard courts has been decent, with a career win percentage of 66.1%. In contrast, Himeno Sakatsume has a slightly better win rate of 60.7% overall, but her recent form has been declining, winning only 5 out of her last 10 matches. Sakatsume's serve statistics indicate a higher ace count, which could be a significant advantage in this matchup.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their recent matches, Crawley has averaged 1.3 games won per match, while Sakatsume has averaged 0.8 games won per match in her last 10. Crawley's serve has been reliable, with a first serve in percentage of 63.5% and a first serve won percentage of 60.8%. Sakatsume's serve statistics show a higher ace percentage at 2.4%, but she has also struggled with double faults, averaging 2.8%. The head-to-head record is non-existent, indicating this will be their first encounter, making it hard to predict based on past performance against each other.
F. Crawley — Hikaru Sakatsume Prediction
Given the recent form and serve statistics, Fiona Crawley is slightly favored to win this match against Himeno Sakatsume. Crawley's ability to win points on her serve and her recent competitive matches provide her with a slight edge. The match is expected to be competitive, but Crawley's consistency may lead her to victory.
Final score in sets: 2:1
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: F. Crawley, Set 2: Hikaru Sakatsume, Set 3: F. Crawley
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 3
Break points: 4
In terms of tactics, Crawley will likely focus on maintaining a strong first serve to set up easy points, while Sakatsume may need to rely on her aggressive play to counter Crawley's serve. If Crawley can minimize her double faults and capitalize on break points, she should secure the match.
3 Reasons Why F. Crawley Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors F. Crawley 2:1 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors F. Crawley.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, F. Crawley has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than Hikaru Sakatsume, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
23.06.2026 12:00WTA Wimbledon
F. Crawley
Hikaru Sakatsume
21
101010
53
32
42
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