Karolina Pliskova vs Sinja Kraus predictions, Apr 22, 2026

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### Match Preview: Karolina Pliskova vs. Sinja Kraus

On April 22, 2026, Karolina Pliskova will face off against Sinja Kraus in an exciting WTA matchup in Madrid. Pliskova, known for her powerful serves and aggressive baseline play, will have the advantage of playing at home, which may bolster her confidence and performance. She has recently shown improved form, securing victories in 2 of her last 3 matches, suggesting a return to competitive strength.

Conversely, Sinja Kraus brings momentum into this contest, boasting an impressive record with 4 wins in her last 5 matches. Her game is characterized by solid court coverage and a strategic approach, often capitalizing on opponents’ errors. This blend of recent success and tactical efficiency could challenge Pliskova’s rhythm throughout the match.

The bookmakers view this match as relatively close, offering odds of 1.59 for Pliskova as the home favorite against Kraus at 2.34. While Pliskova’s experience may play a crucial role, Kraus’s current form could prove decisive. As both players possess distinct advantages, fans can anticipate a highly competitive showdown with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Pliskova
59.4%
Kraus
40.6%

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Pinnacle 1.59 2.34

Latest Results

10.04.26 Donna Vekic – Karolina Pliskova – 2:0
09.04.26 Karolina Pliskova – Ekaterina Alexandrova – 2:0
07.04.26 Karolina Pliskova – Aliaksandra Sasnovich – 2:0
11.02.26 Karolina Pliskova – Karolina Muchova – Pliskova Ka. retired
09.02.26 Amanda Anisimova – Karolina Pliskova – Anisimova A. retired
21.04.26 Anastasia Potapova – Sinja Kraus – 1:2
20.04.26 Martina Trevisan – Sinja Kraus – 0:2
19.04.26 Maja Chwalinska – Sinja Kraus – 2:0
18.04.26 Petra Marcinko – Sinja Kraus – 1:2
17.04.26 Darja Semenistaja – Sinja Kraus – 0:2

Facts

  • Pliskova is ranked WTA: 197. Kraus is ranked WTA: 104.
  • Kraus is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Kraus may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Pliskova could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 1 head-to-head match, Pliskova won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:0.

    Latest Head To Head

    06.02.24 Karolina Pliskova – Sinja Kraus – 2:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Stearns P. Boisson L. 2 : 0
    3 Uchijima M. (Q/LL)
    4 Bye Cristian J. (29)
    5 Bouzkova M. (23) Bye
    6 (Q/LL) Rakhimova K.
    7 Zakharova A. Osorio C. 0 : 2
    8 Bye Osaka N. (14)
    9 Bencic B. (11) Bye
    10 Marcinko P. Jimenez Kasintseva V. (WC) 2 : 0
    11 Haddad Maia B. Bouzas Maneiro J. 0 : 2
    12 Bye Shnaider D. (18)
    13 Baptiste H. (30) Bye
    14 Quevedo K. (WC) Williams V. (WC) 2 : 0
    15 Siegemund L. Begu I. 2 : 0
    16 Bye Paolini J. (8)
    17 Swiatek I. (4) Bye
    18 (Q/LL) Kasatkina D.
    19 (Q/LL) Cocciaretto E.
    20 Bye Li A. (31)
    21 Fernandez L. (24) Bye
    22 Badosa P. (WC) Grabher J. 1 : 2
    23 Montgomery R. (WC) Linette M. 0 : 2
    24 Bye Jovic I. (15)
    25 Andreeva M. (9) Bye
    26 (Q/LL) Birrell K.
    27 (Q/LL) Tomljanovic A.
    28 Bye Kalinskaya A. (22)
    29 Wang Xin. (28) Bye
    30 Maria T. Samson L. (WC) 0 : 2
    31 Bondar A. Golubic V. 2 : 0
    32 Bye Svitolina E. (7)
    33 Pegula J. (5) Bye
    34 Townsend T. Boulter K.
    35 Putintseva Y. Valentova T.
    36 Bye Kostyuk M. (26)
    37 Tauson C. (17) Bye
    38 Frech M. Siniakova K.
    39 McNally C. (Q/LL)
    40 Bye Mboko V. (10)
    41 Noskova L. (13) Bye
    42 Gibson T. Arango E. (WC)
    43 Tjen J. (Q/LL)
    44 Bye Samsonova L. (20)
    45 Cirstea S. (25) Bye
    46 Jacquemot E. (Q/LL)
    47 Selekhmeteva O. (Q/LL)
    48 Bye Gauff C. (3)
    49 Anisimova A. (6) Bye
    50 Yastremska D. Sierra S.
    51 Sonmez Z. Martinez Cirez C. (WC)
    52 Bye Bucsa C. (27)
    53 Mertens E. (19) Bye
    54 (Q/LL) Eala A.
    55 Pliskova Ka. (Q/LL)
    56 Bye Sakkari M. (33)
    57 Keys M. (16) Bye
    58 Zhang S. Lys E.
    59 Oliynykova O. (Q/LL)
    60 Bye Ostapenko J. (21)
    61 Zheng Q. (32) Bye
    62 Krueger A. Kenin S.
    63 Ruse G. Ruzic A.
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Stearns P.
    2 TBD #3 Cristian J. (29)
    3 Bouzkova M. (23) TBD #6
    4 Osorio C. Osaka N. (14)
    5 Bencic B. (11) Marcinko P.
    6 Bouzas Maneiro J. Shnaider D. (18)
    7 Baptiste H. (30) Quevedo K.
    8 Siegemund L. Paolini J. (8)
    9 Swiatek I. (4) TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 Li A. (31)
    11 Fernandez L. (24) Grabher J.
    12 Linette M. Jovic I. (15)
    13 Andreeva M. (9) TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 Kalinskaya A. (22)
    15 Wang Xin. (28) Samson L.
    16 Bondar A. Svitolina E. (7)
    17 Pegula J. (5) TBD #34
    18 TBD #35 Kostyuk M. (26)
    19 Tauson C. (17) TBD #38
    20 TBD #39 Mboko V. (10)
    21 Noskova L. (13) TBD #42
    22 TBD #43 Samsonova L. (20)
    23 Cirstea S. (25) TBD #46
    24 TBD #47 Gauff C. (3)
    25 Anisimova A. (6) TBD #50
    26 TBD #51 Bucsa C. (27)
    27 Mertens E. (19) TBD #54
    28 TBD #55 Sakkari M. (33)
    29 Keys M. (16) TBD #58
    30 TBD #59 Ostapenko J. (21)
    31 Zheng Q. (32) TBD #62
    32 TBD #63 Rybakina E. (2)

    1/16-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16
    9 TBD #17 TBD #18
    10 TBD #19 TBD #20
    11 TBD #21 TBD #22
    12 TBD #23 TBD #24
    13 TBD #25 TBD #26
    14 TBD #27 TBD #28
    15 TBD #29 TBD #30
    16 TBD #31 TBD #32

    1/8-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8
    5 TBD #9 TBD #10
    6 TBD #11 TBD #12
    7 TBD #13 TBD #14
    8 TBD #15 TBD #16

    Quarter-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4
    3 TBD #5 TBD #6
    4 TBD #7 TBD #8

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

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