Rakhimova vs Sakkari Prediction 2 July 2026
π In the second round of Wimbledon, Kamilla Rakhimova goes head-to-head with Maria Sakkari. Both players pulled off surprises in the opening round of the Major, knocking out higher-ranked opponents despite being underdogs according to the bookmakersβ odds. This time, the odds favor the Greek player. Let's break down whether those odds are justified, or if the Uzbek representative can spring another upset.
Head-to-Head
π These two players have met twice before, with Maria Sakkari prevailing on both occasions. Their most recent head-to-head saw the Greek come out on top in three sets, although Kamilla Rakhimova did manage to push the opening set to a tiebreak.
Head-to-head statistics Rakhimova - Sakkari
Kamilla Rakhimova Player Overview
Kamilla Rakhimova heads into this match following a turbulent spell, with just four wins in her last ten outings and four straight-set defeats during that stretch. Prior to Wimbledon, Rakhimovaβs grass-court record stood at a disappointing 2-3, though that didnβt stop her from pulling off a comeback win over Anhelina Kalinina in the first round of the Major (4-6, 6-4, 7-5). On serve, Kamilla wins 61% of her points - a tour-average figure that may not be enough against a top-50 opponent. Notably, she has dropped the opening set in six of her previous seven matches, highlighting her struggles to settle into matches early.
Match Results: Kamilla Rakhimova
Maria Sakkari Player Overview
Maria Sakkari, currently ranked 43rd in the world, holds a higher position and shows slightly greater consistency across key metrics. Over her last ten matches, she has also picked up four wins, but her first-serve points won percentage stands out at around 73%. Given the difference in class, Sakkari regularly faces and defeats top-100 opponents. That trend continued in the Wimbledon first round, where she dispatched world No. 25 Clara Tauson in straight sets (6-3, 6-3). Additionally, the Greek player makes significantly fewer unforced errors compared to Rakhimova, averaging just 4% to her opponentβs 7%.
Match Results: Maria Sakkari
Key factors
- Kamilla Rakhimova has dropped the opening set in five consecutive matches.
- Maria Sakkari leads the head-to-head, having won both previous encounters against Rakhimova.
- Sakkari boasts a higher percentage of service games won.
- Both players have secured four wins in their last ten outings, but Rakhimova has suffered more straight-set defeats.
Expected scenario
The match scenario points to Maria Sakkari having the edge, thanks to her superior hold statistics and a positive head-to-head record. Kamilla Rakhimovaβs recent trend of dropping opening sets further strengthens the case for the favorite to take control from the outset. However, given Rakhimovaβs tendency to push matches to three sets-five of her last ten outings have gone the distance - the possibility of a deciding set canβt be entirely ruled out.
β Editorsβ Prediction
Maria Sakkari hold the edge both in terms of her serve and her proven track record in head-to-head meetings with Kamilla Rakhimova. Rakhimovaβs recent struggles in opening sets make it unlikely sheβll be able to seize the initiative - her best hope may be to stage a comeback. However, we doubt even that scenario will play out, especially given that the Greek player dispatched a higher-ranked opponent in the Wimbledon first round without expending too much energy. Our prediction: Sakkari to win.
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Betting Tips: Kamilla Rakhimova - Maria Sakkari
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