Kaji vs Astakhova Prediction 19 September 2026
🔊 In the first round of qualifying for the Seoul tournament, Haruka Kaji takes on Darya Astakhova. The match will be played on outdoor hard courts, where the recent statistics for both players point to a clear favourite. The match will test their current form and readiness to compete for a place in the main draw.
Head-to-Head
📊 Darya Astakhova won their only head-to-head meeting 2-0.
Haruka Kaji Player Overview
Haruka Kaji arrives at this match in poor recent form - four wins and six losses in her last ten matches. Her last three results include two defeats, to Alexandra Shubladze and Han Shi, and one win, over Anastasia Kulikova. Her games and points won percentages are also below par: she wins just 47% of total games, and her sets won percentage stands at only 46%. Her serve reliability is another concern, with a very low hold percentage. Given this inconsistent run, Haruka Kaji looks vulnerable against a more confident opponent.
Match Results: Haruka Kaji
Darya Astakhova Player Overview
Darya Astakhova has shown stronger recent form - six wins from her last ten matches, with four defeats. She has beaten Victoria Morvayova and Jiayi Wang in recent matches, losing only to Daria Khomutsianskaya. Astakhova wins a noticeably higher share of games (55%) and nearly half of all points played (48%), and holds a high set-winning percentage of 69%. Her first-serve figures are considerably better than her opponent's, with a first-serve success rate of 79%. A straight-sets win over Haruka Kaji in their previous head-to-head meeting strengthens her status as favourite for the upcoming match.
Match Results: Darya Astakhova
Key factors
- Darya Astakhova won the previous head-to-head match against Haruka Kaji 2-0.
- Over their last 10 matches respectively, Darya Astakhova has won 69% of sets, while Haruka Kaji has won only 46%.
- Darya Astakhova has a higher percentage of games and points won than her opponent.
Expected scenario
Current form and statistics point clearly in favour of Darya Astakhova. She has already beaten Haruka Kaji without dropping a set and maintains strong numbers in games and sets won.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Darya Astakhova is ahead of her opponent both in form and in key performance metrics - backed up by their recent head-to-head meeting, which ended in a straight-sets win for the Russian. Haruka Kaji has been struggling to take sets even against lower-ranked opponents. All of this points to a quick Darya Astakhova win.
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Betting Tips: Haruka Kaji - Darya Astakhova
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