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WTA Wimbledon

Prediction K. Kawa vs Sofia Bandecchi — 23.06.2026

Daniel Carter

ATP - 134

K. Kawa - Sofia Bandecchi

Wimbledon

June 23, 2026 • 13:30

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

ATP - 229

Tennis Head-to-Head and Recent Matches

Total games 2

H2H W-L 1-0-1

Avg sets per match 2.00

Last 5 W-L 1-1

Last 3 W-L 1-1

Current streak L1

Sets balance 0

Avg sets (last 5) 2.00

Sets range 1-3

3-set matches 1 (50%)

2-0 / 2-1 split 0/1 • 0/0

50% 1 Wins

0% 0 Draws

50% 1 Wins

Last 2 matches

Date

Match

Score

Tournament

Surface

31 Jan 2026

K. Kawa - Sofia Bandecchi

0:1 (3-6)

WTA Ostrava

—

21 Jun 2022

K. Kawa - Sofia Bandecchi

2:1 (6-2, 3-6, 6-2)

Wimbledon

—

K. Kawa

Player Overview

K. Kawa has built a solid career record with 361 wins against 319 losses, translating to a 53.1% win rate overall. With a recent uptick in form, she has secured 47 victories in her last 88 matches, marking a slight improvement to 53.4%. Her Elo rating of 1966 reflects her competitive edge, particularly on clay where she has thrived. As she steps onto the grass at Wimbledon, Kawa’s serve efficiency is a focal point; she has a first serve win percentage of 57.7% which could prove crucial on this surface.

In the lead-up to this match, Kawa has shown marked improvement, winning her last five matches in the Modena qualification series. This includes a notable victory over Lucia Pigato, where she dominated with a 2-0 scoreline. With no recent losses on her record, Kawa appears poised to challenge Sofia Bandecchi. However, her lack of experience on grass may temper expectations as she faces a player with more history on this surface.

Match results: K. Kawa

14 Jun 2026 Modena (Italy) - Qualification

K. Kawa

L. Bronzetti

2 1

6 1

4 6

13 Jun 2026 Modena (Italy) - Qualification

V. Jimenez Kasintseva

K. Kawa

1 2

6 2

4 6

3 6

12 Jun 2026 Modena (Italy) - Qualification

Denisa Salkova

K. Kawa

0 2

1 6

10 Jun 2026 Modena (Italy) - Qualification

Nadia Noha Akugue

K. Kawa

0 1

1 6

8 Jun 2026 Modena (Italy) - Qualification

K. Kawa

Lucia Pigato

2 0

6 4

4 Jun 2026 Makarska

K. Kawa

M. Joint

0 2

5 7

1 6

20 May 2026 WTA French Open

Chung Hsing Liu

K. Kawa

2 0

6 3

6 0

19 May 2026 WTA French Open

Amina Akli

K. Kawa

0 1

2 6

3 May 2026 Huzhou

V. Erjavec

K. Kawa

0 2

0 6

4 6

2 May 2026 Huzhou

K. Kawa

Guo

2 0

6 4

6 1

Sofia Bandecchi

Player Overview

Sofia Bandecchi holds a commendable career record of 287 wins to 224 losses, giving her a 56.2% win rate. Her Elo rating stands at 1970, indicating a strong competitive stature. Bandecchi's performance on grass has been less dominant, with a lower Elo of 1467. Despite this, she has maintained a consistent trajectory with 46 wins in her last 86 matches, showcasing her ability to compete at a high level.

Arriving at Wimbledon, Bandecchi's recent form has been mixed, highlighted by a victory over Vera Zvonareva and a recent loss to Anastasia Charaeva. Her last five matches have been evenly split, reflecting a stable performance trend. Facing Kawa, Bandecchi’s experience on grass could be a significant factor, especially as she looks to leverage her serve, where she has a first serve win percentage of 60.3%. This match will test her ability to capitalize on her strengths while navigating Kawa's rising prospects.

Match results: Sofia Bandecchi

19 Jun 2026 Figueira Da Foz (Afonso Portugal) - Qualification

Sofia Bandecchi

Anastasia Charaeva

1 2

7 5

2 6

5 7

17 Jun 2026 Figueira Da Foz (Afonso Portugal) - Qualification

Sofia Bandecchi

Katarina Kuzmova

2 1

4 6

7 5

6 2

15 Jun 2026 Figueira Da Foz (Afonso Portugal) - Qualification

Sofia Bandecchi

V. Zvonareva

2 1

2 6

6 4

6 2

28 May 2026 WTA French Open

Daria Kasatkina

Sofia Bandecchi

1 0

7 5

25 May 2026 WTA French Open

Sofia Bandecchi

Cristina Bucsa

2 1

6 4

2 6

6 4

22 May 2026 WTA French Open

Sofia Bandecchi

Viktoria Hruncakova

2 0

6 1

6 2

20 May 2026 WTA French Open

Denisa Salkova

Sofia Bandecchi

1 2

3 6

6 4

5 7

18 May 2026 WTA French Open

Sofia Bandecchi

Carole Paquet

2 1

2 6

7 5

6 4

14 May 2026 Parma

Sofia Bandecchi

Jorge Bouzas Maneiro

1 2

1 6

6 3

4 6

13 May 2026 Parma

Ae Park

Sofia Bandecchi

0 2

4 6

5 7

Players Analysis

Katarzyna Kawa has shown strong form recently, winning 6 out of her last 10 matches. Her recent victories include a notable win against Denisa Salkova, where she won 2-0. Kawa's performance on clay has been particularly impressive, with a win percentage of 80% in her last five matches. In contrast, Sofia Bandecchi has a mixed record, winning 5 out of her last 10 matches, with her most recent performance being a loss against Daria Kasatkina at the French Open. Bandecchi's overall win percentage stands at 56.2%, indicating a solid but less consistent performance compared to Kawa.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In their head-to-head encounters, Kawa and Bandecchi have faced each other twice, with each player winning once. Kawa's victory came at Wimbledon in 2022, where she won 2-1, while Bandecchi won their most recent match in January 2026 at WTA Ostrava, 1-0. Kawa's serve statistics show she averages 2.3 aces per match, while Bandecchi averages 2.8, indicating a slight edge for Bandecchi in serve effectiveness. However, Kawa's recent form on clay surfaces suggests she may have the advantage in this matchup, especially considering her recent success in similar conditions.

Katarzyna Kawa — Sofia Bandecchi Prediction

Considering the recent form, head-to-head results, and surface performance, Katarzyna Kawa is slightly favored to win this match. Her recent success on clay and overall better win percentage in the last 10 matches gives her a marginal edge over Sofia Bandecchi.

Final score in sets: 2:1
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - Katarzyna Kawa, Set 2 - Sofia Bandecchi, Set 3 - Katarzyna Kawa
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 3
Break points: 4

In terms of tactical expectations, Kawa will likely focus on her strong baseline game and attempt to exploit any weaknesses in Bandecchi's return game. Bandecchi, on the other hand, may look to capitalize on her serve to gain early advantages in games. The match could see extended rallies, particularly in the second set, where both players will aim to establish dominance.

3 Reasons Why K. Kawa Will Win

Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors K. Kawa 2:1 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors K. Kawa.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, K. Kawa has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than Sofia Bandecchi, which can swing tight scorelines.

Match Prediction

Date Match W S A DF BP

23.06.2026 13:30 Wimbledon

K. Kawa

Sofia Bandecchi

2 1

1 0 1 0 1 0