Maria Sakkari vs Elena Rybakina predictions, May 08, 2026

May 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Sakkari

Elena Rybakina

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On May 8, 2026, tennis fans will witness an intriguing clash between Maria Sakkari and Elena Rybakina in the WTA Roma tournament. The match promises to be a key encounter, especially as Sakkari faces Rybakina at home, looking to leverage her local support.

Recent form indicates a significant disparity between the two players. Sakkari has struggled, managing to secure only 1 win in her last 5 matches. This downturn may suggest issues with her consistency and mental resilience on the court. In contrast, Rybakina is riding a wave of momentum, having triumphed in 4 of her last 5 contests. Her powerful serve and aggressive baseline play have been instrumental in her recent success, allowing her to dominate opponents effectively.

The bookmakers reflect this form with odds of 5.34 for Sakkari and a strong 1.13 for Rybakina, indicating clear expectations of a Rybakina victory. Sakkari will need to elevate her game, utilizing her defensive skills and tactical adaptability to counter Rybakina’s offensive strategy. While Rybakina appears to have the upper hand, the dynamic nature of tennis means that Sakkari’s home advantage could play a crucial role. As always, the outcome remains uncertain, paving the way for a captivating match.

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Sakkari
17.5%		 Rybakina
82.5%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 5.34 1.13

Latest Results

06.05.26 Lilli Tagger – Maria Sakkari – 1:2
24.04.26 Karolina Pliskova – Maria Sakkari – 2:0
21.04.26 Janice Tjen – Maria Sakkari – Canceled
01.04.26 Maria Sakkari – Paula Badosa – 0:2
20.03.26 Maria Sakkari – Alycia Parks – 0:2		 27.04.26 Anastasia Potapova – Elena Rybakina – 2:0
26.04.26 Qinwen Zheng – Elena Rybakina – 1:2
24.04.26 Elena Gabriela Ruse – Elena Rybakina – 1:2
19.04.26 Elena Rybakina – Karolina Muchova – 2:0
18.04.26 Elena Rybakina – Mirra Andreeva – 2:0

Facts

  • Sakkari is ranked WTA: 47. Rybakina is ranked WTA: 2.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sakkari won 1.
  • Sakkari is currently in poor form (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Rybakina is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Sakkari may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Rybakina is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Sakkari won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 5:10. (average 0.8:1.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.07.25 Maria Sakkari – Elena Rybakina – 0:2
    29.12.24 Maria Sakkari – Elena Rybakina – 0:2
    26.03.24 Maria Sakkari – Elena Rybakina – 1:2
    31.10.23 Elena Rybakina – Maria Sakkari – 2:1
    17.03.22 Maria Sakkari – Elena Rybakina – 2:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Krejcikova B. Jacquemot E. 2 : 0
    3 Linette M. Maria T. 0 : 2
    4 Bye Cirstea S. (26)
    5 Tauson C. (18) Bye
    6 Marcinko P. Oliynykova O. 0 : 2
    7 Zakharova A. Yastremska D. 2 : 1
    8 Bye Noskova L. (13)
    9 Bencic B. (12) Bye
    10 Kenin S. Andreescu B. (WC) 0 : 2
    11 Siniakova K. Boisson L. 2 : 0
    12 Bye Kalinskaya A. (22)
    13 Bucsa C. (30) Bye
    14 Bondar A. Zheng Q. 1 : 2
    15 Stefanini L. (WC) Ostapenko J. 0 : 2
    16 Bye Anisimova A. (6)
    17 Gauff C. (3) Bye
    18 Putintseva Y. Valentova T. 0 : 2
    19 Sierra S. Korpatsch T. (Q) 2 : 0
    20 Bye Kalinina A. (Q)
    21 Bouzkova M. (24) Bye
    22 Townsend T. (Q) Brancaccio N. (WC) 2 : 0
    23 Kessler M. Bronzetti L. (WC) 2 : 1
    24 Bye Jovic I. (16)
    25 Paolini J. (9) Bye
    26 Jeanjean L. (Q) Haddad Maia B. 2 : 0
    27 Udvardy P. Korneeva A. (Q) 2 : 0
    28 Bye Mertens E. (21)
    29 Joint M. (29) Bye
    30 Golubic V. Urgesi F. (Q) 2 : 0
    31 Ruzic A. Rakhimova K. 2 : 1
    32 Bye Andreeva M. (8)
    33 Pegula J. (5) Bye
    34 Sonmez Z. Ruggeri J. (WC) 2 : 1
    35 Selekhmeteva O. Masarova R. (Q) 1 : 2
    36 Bye Fernandez L. (25)
    37 Samsonova L. (20) Bye
    38 Li A. Zhang S. 2 : 1
    39 Galfi D. (Q) Potapova A. (Q) 1 : 2
    40 Bye Muchova K. (11)
    41 Osaka N. (15) Bye
    42 Boulter K. Lys E. 1 : 2
    43 Trevisan M. (WC) Gibson T. 1 : 2
    44 Bye Shnaider D. (19)
    45 Navarro E. (28) Bye
    46 Cocciaretto E. Kraus S. (Q)
    47 McNally C. Kasatkina D.
    48 Bye Swiatek I. (4)
    49 Svitolina E. (7) Bye
    50 Basiletti N. (Q) Tomljanovic A. (LL)
    51 Starodubtseva Y. Waltert S. (Q)
    52 Bye Baptiste H. (32)
    53 Keys M. (17) Bye
    54 Stearns P. Tjen J. 2 : 0
    55 Pigato L. (WC) Grant T. C. (WC) 1 : 2
    56 Bye Mboko V. (10)
    57 Alexandrova E. (14) Bye
    58 Siegemund L. Bejlek S. 2 : 0
    59 Pliskova Ka. Bouzas Maneiro J.
    60 Bye Cristian J. (33)
    61 Wang Xin. (31) Bye
    62 Eala A. Frech M. 2 : 1
    63 Tagger L. (LL) Sakkari M. 1 : 2
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Krejcikova B.
    2 Maria T. Cirstea S. (26)
    3 Tauson C. (18) Oliynykova O.
    4 Zakharova A. Noskova L. (13)
    5 Bencic B. (12) Andreescu B.
    6 Siniakova K. Kalinskaya A. (22)
    7 Bucsa C. (30) Zheng Q.
    8 Ostapenko J. Anisimova A. (6)
    9 Gauff C. (3) Valentova T.
    10 Sierra S. Kalinina A.
    11 Bouzkova M. (24) Townsend T.
    12 Kessler M. Jovic I. (16)
    13 Paolini J. (9) Jeanjean L.
    14 Udvardy P. Mertens E. (21)
    15 Joint M. (29) Golubic V.
    16 Ruzic A. Andreeva M. (8)
    17 Pegula J. (5) Sonmez Z.
    18 Masarova R. Fernandez L. (25)
    19 Samsonova L. (20) Li A.
    20 Potapova A. Muchova K. (11)
    21 Osaka N. (15) Lys E.
    22 Gibson T. Shnaider D. (19)
    23 Navarro E. (28) TBD #46
    24 TBD #47 Swiatek I. (4)
    25 Svitolina E. (7) TBD #50
    26 TBD #51 Baptiste H. (32)
    27 Keys M. (17) Stearns P.
    28 Grant T. C. Mboko V. (10)
    29 Alexandrova E. (14) Siegemund L.
    30 TBD #59 Cristian J. (33)
    31 Wang Xin. (31) Eala A.
    32 Sakkari M. 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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