K. Kawa has struggled to find her footing, with a career baseline hovering around 56% on hard courts. Currently, she is experiencing a downward trend, failing to secure a win in her last five matches. With a challenging 0-5 record in recent outings, she faces a tough test against a familiar opponent.
Her last match against S. Waltert ended in a draw, but prior to that, Kawa lost to both K. Day and Waltert in previous encounters. The lack of wins raises concerns about her readiness for this match, as she needs to capitalize on her home advantage to break her losing streak.
Match results: K. Kawa
14 Jul 2026WTA Iasi
K. Kawa
S. Waltert
00
L
6 Jul 2026Bastad
S. Waltert
K. Kawa
20
64
61
L
25 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
K. Kawa
K. Day
02
26
57
L
24 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
K. Kawa
L. Stefanini
21
64
26
62
W
23 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
K. Kawa
S. Bandecchi
20
61
63
W
14 Jun 2026Modena (Italy) - Qualification
K. Kawa
L. Bronzetti
21
61
46
W
13 Jun 2026Modena (Italy) - Qualification
V. Jimenez Kasintseva
K. Kawa
12
62
46
36
W
12 Jun 2026Modena (Italy) - Qualification
D. Salkova
K. Kawa
02
16
16
W
10 Jun 2026Modena (Italy) - Qualification
N. Noha Akugue
K. Kawa
01
16
W
8 Jun 2026Modena (Italy) - Qualification
K. Kawa
L. Pigato
20
64
64
W
S. Waltert
Player Overview
S. Waltert, while not yet at her peak, has shown signs of improvement with a solid baseline game. She is currently on a stable trajectory, maintaining her performance despite a recent loss to Paula Badosa. Waltert's Elo rating suggests she is competing effectively, particularly on clay surfaces, where she has historically performed well.
In her past five matches, Waltert has secured two wins, including a pair of commanding straight-set victories at Bastad. However, the draw against Kawa raises questions about consistency. Waltert must leverage her recent form to seize the initiative in this rematch, aiming for a decisive win to bolster her confidence.
Match results: S. Waltert
14 Jul 2026WTA Iasi
K. Kawa
S. Waltert
00
L
11 Jul 2026Bastad
S. Waltert
P. Badosa
02
57
57
L
10 Jul 2026Bastad
K. Quevedo
S. Waltert
02
57
26
W
9 Jul 2026Bastad
S. Waltert
L. Romero Gormaz
20
62
61
W
8 Jul 2026Bastad
S. Waltert
A. Laboutkova
20
62
60
W
6 Jul 2026Bastad
S. Waltert
K. Kawa
20
64
61
W
30 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
C. Osorio
S. Waltert
20
62
61
L
20 Jun 2026WTA Eastbourne
P. Marcinko
S. Waltert
20
64
64
L
4 Jun 2026Makarska
S. Waltert
A. Lazaro Garcia
02
46
36
L
2 Jun 2026Makarska
S. Waltert
T. Kostovic
20
60
63
W
Players Analysis
K. Kawa has shown a mixed form recently, with a record of 5 wins and 5 losses in her last 10 matches. Notably, she reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon before losing to K. Day. In contrast, S. Waltert has been in better form, winning 7 of her last 10 matches, including a recent victory over K. Kawa in Bastad where she won 2-0. This head-to-head history indicates a psychological advantage for Waltert.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their last encounter, S. Waltert dominated K. Kawa with a score of 2-0, winning the sets 6-4 and 6-1. Waltert's recent performances have been strong, particularly in Challenger events, where she has consistently reached the later rounds. K. Kawa's recent form has been less impressive, particularly in high-stakes matches, which could impact her confidence going into this match.
K. Kawa — S. Waltert Prediction
Given the recent form and head-to-head results, S. Waltert is favored to win this match. K. Kawa's struggles against Waltert in their previous encounters, combined with Waltert's current form, suggest a likely victory for the away player.
Final score in sets: 2:0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: S. Waltert, Set 2: S. Waltert
Expected aces: 4
Double faults: 2
Break points: 3
Waltert's ability to break Kawa's serve will be crucial, as she has shown a strong return game in recent matches. Kawa will need to improve her serve reliability to compete effectively.
3 Reasons Why S. Waltert Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors S. Waltert 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors S. Waltert.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, S. Waltert has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than K. Kawa, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
14.07.2026 18:30WTA Iasi
K. Kawa
S. Waltert
02
0011
34
21
13
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