Maria Sakkari vs Cori Gauff predictions, Aug 08, 2026

Aug 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the WTA Toronto event approaches on August 8, 2026, the matchup between home favorite Maria Sakkari and rising star Cori Gauff promises to be an enthralling encounter. Both players come into this match showcasing impressive recent form, with each securing victories in four of their last five matches. This sets the stage for a competitive clash.

Maria Sakkari, known for her powerful baseline play and aggressive serving, will look to capitalize on her home advantage. Her ability to dictate the pace and engage in extended rallies can be a significant asset. In contrast, Cori Gauff combines athleticism with an astute tactical awareness, often using her speed and shot placement to outmaneuver opponents. Gauff’s proficiency in transitioning from defense to offense will be crucial as she faces Sakkari’s formidable game.

The bookmakers favor Cori Gauff with odds at 1.29, reflecting her recent performances and potential. However, with Sakkari’s home crowd backing her and her solid showing lately, an upset isn’t out of the question. This match has all the ingredients for a thrilling contest, and both players will be aiming to showcase their strengths. Ultimately, fans can expect an intense battle with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Sakkari
25.9%		 Gauff
74.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Latest Results

05.08.26 Maria Sakkari – Zeynep Sonmez – 2:0
19.07.26 Barbora Krejcikova – Maria Sakkari – 2:0
18.07.26 Maria Sakkari – Alina Korneeva – 2:0
17.07.26 Alycia Parks – Maria Sakkari – 0:2
15.07.26 Harriet Dart – Maria Sakkari – 0:2		 05.08.26 Kayla Day – Cori Gauff – 0:2
09.07.26 Karolina Muchova – Cori Gauff – 2:1
07.07.26 Jessica Pegula – Cori Gauff – 1:2
05.07.26 Belinda Bencic – Cori Gauff – 1:2
03.07.26 Claire Liu – Cori Gauff – 1:2

Facts

  • Sakkari is ranked WTA: 33. Gauff is ranked WTA: 4.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Sakkari won 1.
  • At the moment, both players are looking strong and ready to play.
  • In this match, Gauff is the team to beat.
  • In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Sakkari won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 11:13. (average 1:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    06.01.26 Cori Gauff – Maria Sakkari – 2:0
    22.03.25 Cori Gauff – Maria Sakkari – 2:0
    10.03.25 Cori Gauff – Maria Sakkari – 2:0
    15.03.24 Cori Gauff – Maria Sakkari – 1:2
    06.10.23 Maria Sakkari – Cori Gauff – 0:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Uchijima M. (Q) Bucsa C. 2 : 0
    3 Putintseva Y. Zhang S. 0 : 2
    4 Bye Ostapenko J. (26)
    5 Chwalinska M. (18) Bye
    6 Gibson T. Cocciaretto E. (RET.) 1 : 0
    7 Stefanini L. (Q) Osorio C. 0 : 2
    8 Bye Alexandrova E. (16)
    9 Svitolina E. (9) Bye
    10 Bouzas Maneiro J. Arseneault A. (WC) 2 : 0
    11 Ruse G. Stearns P. 2 : 0
    12 Bye Potapova A. (24)
    13 Tauson C. (27) Bye
    14 Bartunkova N. Andreescu B. (WC) 2 : 0
    15 Jones E. (Q) Tararudee L. (Q) 0 : 2
    16 Bye Anisimova A. (8)
    17 Pegula J. (3) Bye
    18 Frech M. Jeanjean L. (Q) 2 : 0
    19 Rakhimova K. Williams V. (WC) 2 : 0
    20 Bye Siniakova K. (32)
    21 Kalinskaya A. (17) Bye
    22 Kessler M. Brace C. (WC) 2 : 0
    23 Sramkova R. (Q) Blinkova A. (Q) 2 : 0
    24 Bye Shnaider D. (15)
    25 Kostyuk M. (10) Bye
    26 Ito A. (Q) Sebov K. (WC) 0 : 2
    27 Boisson L. (Q) Ruzic A. 1 : 2
    28 Bye Keys M. (19)
    29 Vekic D. (31) Bye
    30 Birrell K. Golubic V. 0 : 2
    31 Wang Xiy. Bejlek S. 1 : 2
    32 Bye Swiatek I. (7)
    33 Noskova L. (6) Bye
    34 Maria T. (Q) McNally C. 1 : 2
    35 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (Q) Parks A. 0 : 2
    36 Bye Eala A. (25)
    37 Bouzkova M. (21) Bye
    38 Valentova T. Townsend T. 0 : 2
    39 Sierra S. Stephens S. (Q) 0 : 2
    40 Bye Bencic B. (12)
    41 Jovic I. (13) Bye
    42 Zhao C. (WC) Linette M. 1 : 2
    43 Korneeva A. (Q) Kudermetova P. (RET.) (Q) 1 : 0
    44 Bye Navarro E. (23)
    45 Sakkari M. (29) Bye
    46 Marino R. (WC) Sonmez Z. 0 : 2
    47 Parry D. Day K. (Q) 1 : 2
    48 Bye Gauff C. (4)
    49 Andreeva M. (5) Bye
    50 Oliynykova O. Pliskova Ka. 0 : 2
    51 Zarazua R. Korpatsch T. 2 : 1
    52 Bye Fernandez L. (30)
    53 Mertens E. (20) Bye
    54 Kalinina A. Bondar A. 0 : 2
    55 Udvardy P. Lys E. (RET.) 1 : 1
    56 Bye Osaka N. (11)
    57 Cirstea S. (14) Bye
    58 Starodubtseva Y. Joint M. (Q) 1 : 2
    59 Tjen J. Samsonova L. 0 : 2
    60 Bye Krejcikova B. (22)
    61 Li A. (28) Bye
    62 Boulter K. Cross K. (WC) 0 : 2
    63 Wang Xin. Kasatkina D. 1 : 2
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Uchijima M. 2 : 0
    2 Zhang S. Ostapenko J. (RET.) (26) 1 : 0
    3 Chwalinska M. (18) Gibson T. 0 : 2
    4 Osorio C. Alexandrova E. (16) 0 : 2
    5 Svitolina E. (9) Bouzas Maneiro J. 2 : 1
    6 Ruse G. Potapova A. (24) 0 : 2
    7 Tauson C. (27) Bartunkova N. 0 : 2
    8 Tararudee L. Anisimova A. (WO.) (8)
    9 Pegula J. (3) Frech M. 2 : 1
    10 Rakhimova K. Siniakova K. (RET.) (32) 1 : 1
    11 Kalinskaya A. (17) Kessler M. 2 : 1
    12 Sramkova R. Shnaider D. (15) 1 : 2
    13 Kostyuk M. (10) Sebov K. 2 : 0
    14 Ruzic A. Keys M. (19) 0 : 2
    15 Vekic D. (31) Golubic V. 1 : 2
    16 Bejlek S. Swiatek I. (7) 0 : 2
    17 Noskova L. (6) McNally C. 0 : 2
    18 Parks A. Eala A. (25) 1 : 2
    19 Bouzkova M. (21) Townsend T. 0 : 2
    20 Stephens S. Bencic B. (12) 0 : 2
    21 Jovic I. (13) Linette M. 2 : 0
    22 Korneeva A. Navarro E. (23) 2 : 0
    23 Sakkari M. (29) Sonmez Z. 2 : 0
    24 Day K. Gauff C. (4) 0 : 2
    25 Andreeva M. (5) Pliskova Ka. 2 : 0
    26 Zarazua R. Fernandez L. (30) 0 : 2
    27 Mertens E. (20) Bondar A. 2 : 1
    28 Udvardy P. Osaka N. (11) 0 : 2
    29 Cirstea S. (14) Joint M. 0 : 2
    30 Samsonova L. Krejcikova B. (22) 2 : 0
    31 Li A. (28) Cross K. 2 : 0
    32 Kasatkina D. Rybakina E. (2) 1 : 2

    1/16-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Zhang S.
    2 Gibson T. Alexandrova E. (16)
    3 Svitolina E. (9) Potapova A. (24)
    4 Bartunkova N. Anisimova A. (8)
    5 Pegula J. (3) Rakhimova K.
    6 Kalinskaya A. (17) Shnaider D. (15)
    7 Kostyuk M. (10) Keys M. (19)
    8 Golubic V. Swiatek I. (7)
    9 McNally C. Eala A. (25)
    10 Townsend T. Bencic B. (12)
    11 Jovic I. (13) Korneeva A.
    12 Sakkari M. (29) Gauff C. (4)
    13 Andreeva M. (5) Fernandez L. (30)
    14 Mertens E. (20) Osaka N. (11)
    15 Joint M. Samsonova L.
    16 Li A. (28) Rybakina E. (2)

    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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