Dart vs Rakhimova Prediction 11 June 2026
π In the round of 16 at the London grass-court tournament, Harriet Dart will face Kamilla Rakhimova. The Uzbekistani player earned a second chance after being knocked out in qualifying, stepping into the main draw following Belinda Bencicβs withdrawal ahead of her scheduled clash with Dart in the second round. Can Rakhimova make the most of this unexpected opportunity?
Head-to-Head
π The players have met just once so far in 2024, facing off on the hard courts in Cincinnati. On that occasion, Harriet Dart emerged victorious in a three-set battle.
Harriet Dart Player Overview
Harriet Dart heads into this match following a patchy run of form, with six wins in her last ten outings. However, she pulled off a stunning upset in the opening round of her home tournament in London, toppling world No. 35 Liudmila Samsonova in three sets. The Briton has displayed a well-rounded game: while her percentage of service games won remains modest at 26%, she makes up for it with strong returning and an impressive 48% break point conversion rate.
Match Results: Harriet Dart
Kamilla Rakhimova Player Overview
Kamilla Rakhimova has struggled for consistency in recent weeks, picking up just three wins in her last ten matches and suffering several early exits, including at this very tournament where she failed to make it through qualifying. She did, however, receive a stroke of luck in the second round, advancing after Belinda Bencic withdrew from her clash against Hart. The Uzbek player has been notably more effective on serve than her upcoming opponent, holding 61% of the time, and her break point conversion rate sits slightly above the WTA Tour average at 53%. Still, her overall percentage of games won (45%) falls short compared to her rivalβs 53%.
Match Results: Kamilla Rakhimova
Key factors
- Harriet Dart has covered the +2.5 game handicap in 15 of her last 17 matches.
- In their only head-to-head encounter, Harriet Dart defeated Kamilla Rakhimova.
- The average number of games played in matches involving both players exceeds 22.
- Their stats for sets and games won are closely matched.
Expected scenario
This match is shaping up to be a closely contested affair, with both players posting similar numbers in sets won and average games played. The odds of a deciding third set are moderate, and given the length of previous encounters involving these opponents, extended rallies are certainly on the cards. Even if the match is settled in two sets, the margin is likely to be razor-thin.
β Editorβs Prediction
Harriet Dart have shown stronger form over the course of the season, but both players post similar numbers across most key metrics-neither stands out for consistent control or exceptional efficiency in their own service games. Notably, Rahimova reached the main draw as a lucky loser, while the Brit pulled off a minor upset in the opening round of this WTA 500 event by defeating the highly ranked Samsonova. Even so, the odds remain extremely tight between these two. With that in mind, we recommend backing Dart +2.5 games.
Will this prediction come true?
Betting Tips: Harriet Dart - Kamilla Rakhimova
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