Marina Bassols Ribera vs Himeno Sakatsume predictions, Jan 14, 2026

Jan 14, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Australian Open, on Wednesday,

Bassols Ribera

Himeno Sakatsume

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As the WTA Australian Open approaches, the first-round clash between Marina Bassols Ribera and Himeno Sakatsume promises to be an intriguing matchup. Scheduled for January 14, 2026, at Marina Bassols Ribera’s home venue, this contest sets the stage for a significant encounter.

Recent form indicates that both players come into this match with different trajectories. Marina Bassols Ribera has secured victories in three of her last five matches, showcasing her ability to compete but also highlighting some inconsistencies. In contrast, Himeno Sakatsume enters the tournament in strong form, having won four of her last five matches. This recent success reflects her growing confidence and tactical prowess on the court.

From a tactical perspective, Sakatsume’s solid baseline game and effective serve seem likely to give her an advantage, especially against a player who can fluctuate in performance. The bookmakers’ odds reflect this sentiment, with Sakatsume favored to win at 1.27 compared to Bassols Ribera’s odds of 3.59.

While the predicted final score stands at 0:2 in favor of Sakatsume, the nature of tennis can always lead to surprises. Spectators should brace for a competitive match where both players will aim to impose their style of play.

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Bassols Ribera
26%		 Sakatsume
74%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Latest Results

14.01.26 Marina Bassols Ribera – Iryna Shymanovich – 2:0
13.01.26 Marina Bassols Ribera – Luisina Giovannini – 2:0
09.12.25 Marina Bassols Ribera – Manon Leonard – 0:2
07.12.25 Veronika Podrez – Marina Bassols Ribera – 0:2
03.12.25 Shuai Zhang – Marina Bassols Ribera – 2:0		 14.01.26 Himeno Sakatsume – Mai Hontama – 2:0
12.01.26 Manon Leonard – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2
08.01.26 Polina Kudermetova – Himeno Sakatsume – 2:0
07.01.26 Himeno Sakatsume – Ekaterine Gorgodze – 2:1
07.01.26 Mayar Sherif – Himeno Sakatsume – 1:2

Facts

  • Bassols Ribera is ranked WTA: 236. Sakatsume is ranked WTA: 140.
  • Recent performances by Bassols Ribera have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Sakatsume is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Sakatsume may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Sakatsume is a strong favorite.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Bassols Ribera won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:1.

    Latest Head To Head

    23.09.20 Himeno Sakatsume – Marina Bassols Ribera – 1:2

    Standings

    Draw

    2026

    Quarter-finals

    1 Paquet C. (Alt) Mladenovic K. 2 : 1
    2 Bai Z. Korneeva A. 2 : 0
    3 Vidmanova D. Xu M. 2 : 1
    4 Guo H. Salkova D. (31) 0 : 2
    5 Bronzetti L. (2) Bolsova Zadoinov A. 2 : 1
    6 Brancaccio N. Stoiana M. 1 : 2
    7 Stephens S. Palicova B. 2 : 0
    8 Gadecki O. Rus A. (22) 2 : 0
    9 Sherif M. (3) Maristany G. 0 : 2
    10 Lazaro Garcia A. Prozorova T. 0 : 2
    11 Wei S. (RET.) Kalieva E. 1 : 1
    12 Ma Y. Lepchenko V. (32) 2 : 0
    13 Kraus S. (4) Gjorcheska L. 0 : 2
    14 Zidansek T. Ponchet J. 2 : 0
    15 Iatcenko P. Carle M. L. 0 : 2
    16 Chirico L. Yuan Y. (25) 1 : 2
    17 Sonmez Z. (5) Samson L. 2 : 0
    18 Riera J. Shibahara E. 2 : 1
    19 Rosatello C. Mikulskyte J. 0 : 2
    20 Gasanova A. Quevedo K. (30) 2 : 0
    21 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Tubello A. 2 : 1
    22 Papamichail D. Vickery S. 2 : 0
    23 Hruncakova V. Nahimana S. 2 : 0
    24 Pera B. Tomova V. (18) 1 : 2
    25 Bassols M. (Alt) Giovannini L. 2 : 0
    26 Shymanovich I. Rodionova Ar. 2 : 1
    27 Leonard M. Sakatsume H. 0 : 2
    28 Hontama M. Timofeeva M. (28) 2 : 1
    29 Sasnovich A. (8) Efremova K. (WC) 2 : 0
    30 Deichmann K. Alame Re. (WC) 2 : 1
    31 Sharma A. Branstine C. 1 : 2
    32 Snigur D. Kawa K. (24) 2 : 1
    33 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (9) Cross K. 2 : 1
    34 Pigossi L. Zhu L. 0 : 2
    35 Mrdeza T. Kostovic T. 0 : 2
    36 Parrizas-Diaz N. Stakusic M. (17) 0 : 2
    37 Masarova R. (10) Charaeva A. 2 : 1
    38 Chwalinska M. Brengle M. 2 : 0
    39 Kokkinis T. (WC) Koevermans A. 0 : 2
    40 Kalinina A. Garland J. (19) 2 : 0
    41 Townsend T. (11) Hibino N. 2 : 1
    42 Rame A. Ortenzi J. 1 : 2
    43 Hunter S. (WC) Gorgodze E. 2 : 0
    44 Subasic A. (WC) Radivojevic L. (27) 1 : 2
    45 Minnen G. (12) Jorge F. 2 : 0
    46 Pieri J. Tan H. 1 : 2
    47 Knutson G. Cabrera L. (WC) 0 : 2
    48 Webb S. (WC) Klimovicova L. (23) 0 : 2
    49 Parry D. (13) Pridankina E. 0 : 2
    50 Tagger L. Gao X. 2 : 1
    51 Aiava D. Dart H. 1 : 2
    52 Costoulas S. Tararudee L. (21) 0 : 2
    53 Korpatsch T. (14) Bulgaru M. 2 : 1
    54 Ambrosio S. Sanchez A. S. 2 : 0
    55 Wuerth T. Liu C. 0 : 2
    56 Inglis M. Romero Gormaz L. (29) 2 : 1
    57 Vandewinkel H. (15) Lee C. Y. 1 : 2
    58 Monnet C. Micic E. (WC) 1 : 2
    59 Ferro F. Ku Y. 2 : 0
    60 Friedsam A-L. Fruhvirtova L. (20) 1 : 2
    61 Bartunkova N. (16) Janicijevic S. 2 : 0
    62 Smith T. N. (WC) Brace C. 2 : 0
    63 Sevastova A. Osuigwe W. 0 : 2
    64 Vedder E. Stefanini L. (26) 0 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Paquet C. Bai Z. 0 : 2
    2 Vidmanova D. Salkova D. (31) 2 : 0
    3 Bronzetti L. (2) Stoiana M. 2 : 1
    4 Stephens S. Gadecki O. 2 : 1
    5 Maristany G. Prozorova T. 2 : 1
    6 Kalieva E. Ma Y. 2 : 0
    7 Gjorcheska L. Zidansek T. 1 : 2
    8 Carle M. L. Yuan Y. (25) 1 : 2
    9 Sonmez Z. (5) Riera J. 2 : 0
    10 Mikulskyte J. Gasanova A. 1 : 2
    11 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Papamichail D. 2 : 0
    12 Hruncakova V. Tomova V. (18) 0 : 2
    13 Bassols M. Shymanovich I. 2 : 0
    14 Sakatsume H. Hontama M. 2 : 0
    15 Sasnovich A. (8) Deichmann K. 2 : 0
    16 Branstine C. (RET.) Snigur D. 0 : 1
    17 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (9) Zhu L. 0 : 2
    18 Kostovic T. Stakusic M. (17) 0 : 2
    19 Masarova R. (10) Chwalinska M. 1 : 2
    20 Koevermans A. Kalinina A. 0 : 2
    21 Townsend T. (11) Ortenzi J. 2 : 0
    22 Hunter S. Radivojevic L. (27) 2 : 0
    23 Minnen G. (12) Tan H. 2 : 0
    24 Cabrera L. Klimovicova L. (23) 0 : 2
    25 Pridankina E. Tagger L. 1 : 2
    26 Dart H. Tararudee L. (21) 1 : 2
    27 Korpatsch T. (14) Ambrosio S. (RET.) 1 : 0
    28 Liu C. Inglis M. 1 : 2
    29 Lee C. Y. Micic E. 2 : 0
    30 Ferro F. Fruhvirtova L. (20) 1 : 2
    31 Bartunkova N. (16) Smith T. N. (RET.) 0 : 1
    32 Osuigwe W. Stefanini L. (26) 2 : 0

    Final

    1 Bai Z. Vidmanova D.
    2 Bronzetti L. (2) Stephens S.
    3 Maristany G. Kalieva E.
    4 Zidansek T. Yuan Y. (25)
    5 Sonmez Z. (5) Gasanova A.
    6 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Tomova V. (18)
    7 Bassols M. Sakatsume H.
    8 Sasnovich A. (8) Snigur D.
    9 Zhu L. Stakusic M. (17)
    10 Chwalinska M. Kalinina A.
    11 Townsend T. (11) Hunter S.
    12 Minnen G. (12) Klimovicova L. (23)
    13 Tagger L. Tararudee L. (21)
    14 Korpatsch T. (14) Inglis M.
    15 Lee C. Y. Fruhvirtova L. (20)
    16 Bartunkova N. (16) Osuigwe W.

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