K. Rakhimova has established herself as a formidable competitor on hard courts, holding a career baseline win rate of nearly 56%. Currently, she is navigating a challenging trajectory, with a stable form trend despite a recent drop-off in results. Her Elo rating reflects her potential, but recent performances suggest she needs to tighten her game to leverage her strengths effectively.
In her last five matches, Rakhimova has faced tough opponents, managing a solitary win against Anna Kalinina at Wimbledon. The losses to players like Emma Raducanu and the recent defeat against Olga Selekhmeteva indicate inconsistency. As she heads into this match against Maria Sakkari, the pressure to convert potential into performance will be palpable.
Match results: K. Rakhimova
30 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
A. Kalinina
K. Rakhimova
12
64
46
57
W
20 Jun 2026WTA Eastbourne
K. Rakhimova
O. Selekhmeteva
12
62
16
L
13 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
O. Selekhmeteva
K. Rakhimova
00
L
13 Jun 2026WTA London
E. Raducanu
K. Rakhimova
20
63
75
L
12 Jun 2026WTA London
H. Dart
K. Rakhimova
12
75
16
57
W
7 Jun 2026WTA London
T. Maria
K. Rakhimova
20
64
63
L
7 Jun 2026WTA London
E. Gorgodze
K. Rakhimova
02
26
36
W
27 May 2026WTA French Open
K. Rakhimova
K. Muchova
02
26
26
L
25 May 2026WTA French Open
K. Rakhimova
J. Cristian
21
63
46
64
W
5 May 2026WTA Rome
A. Ruzic
K. Rakhimova
21
64
16
63
L
M. Sakkari
Player Overview
Maria Sakkari's career indicates she thrives on hard courts, yet her current form shows a declining trend. With a recent stretch of losses, including defeats to Qiang Zheng and Tamara Maria, she struggles to regain her footing. Her Elo rating suggests she remains competitive, but recent performances hint at a struggle to find rhythm on the court.
Sakkari's last match saw her secure a victory against Clara Tauson, a much-needed boost, yet prior results raise concerns about her consistency. With no wins in her last five matches prior to Wimbledon, she must find a way to build on her recent success if she hopes to advance against Rakhimova. This match will be crucial for Sakkari as she seeks to turn the tide in her favor.
Match results: M. Sakkari
30 Jun 2026WTA Wimbledon
M. Sakkari
C. Tauson
20
63
63
W
15 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
Q. Zheng
M. Sakkari
21
46
64
L
9 Jun 2026WTA London
M. Sakkari
T. Maria
02
36
36
L
30 May 2026WTA French Open
M. Sakkari
M. Chwalinska
12
61
36
26
L
28 May 2026WTA French Open
M. Sakkari
C. Liu
20
63
63
W
26 May 2026WTA French Open
L. Noskova
M. Sakkari
01
57
W
17 May 2026WTA Strasbourg
M. Sakkari
P. Stearns
02
36
16
L
8 May 2026WTA Rome
M. Sakkari
E. Rybakina
02
46
16
L
6 May 2026WTA Rome
L. Tagger
M. Sakkari
12
75
36
06
W
24 Apr 2026WTA Madrid
Ka. Pliskova
M. Sakkari
10
64
L
Players Analysis
K. Rakhimova has struggled recently, winning only 2 of her last 10 matches, with a notable loss to A. Kalinina in her last outing. M. Sakkari, on the other hand, has shown better form, winning 4 of her last 10 matches, including a solid victory against C. Tauson. The head-to-head record favors Sakkari, who has won their only previous encounter at the Cincinnati tournament in August 2025, winning in straight sets.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In terms of recent performance, K. Rakhimova has a goals for average of 1.0 per game in her last 10 matches, while M. Sakkari has averaged 0.9. Rakhimova's recent matches have seen her struggle to secure wins, with a goals against average of 1.5, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Sakkari's slightly better recent form and her previous victory over Rakhimova suggest she may have the upper hand in this matchup.
K. Rakhimova — M. Sakkari Prediction
Given the recent form and head-to-head results, M. Sakkari is favored to win this match. Rakhimova's struggles in her last few matches and Sakkari's better overall performance lead to a predicted score of 2:0 in favor of Sakkari.
Final score in sets: 2:0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - M. Sakkari, Set 2 - M. Sakkari
Expected aces: 4
Double faults: 2
Break points: 3
In terms of tactics, Sakkari is likely to exploit Rakhimova's weaknesses by targeting her serve and maintaining aggressive baseline play. Rakhimova will need to improve her serve reliability to compete effectively.
3 Reasons Why M. Sakkari Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors M. Sakkari 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors M. Sakkari.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, M. Sakkari has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than K. Rakhimova, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
01.07.2026 12:00WTA Wimbledon
K. Rakhimova
M. Sakkari
02
0011
34
21
23
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