Magda Linette vs Francesca Jones predictions, Aug 30, 2026

Aug 29, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA US Open, on Sunday,

Magda Linette

Francesca Jones

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As the WTA US Open approaches, a compelling first-round clash sees Magda Linette face off against Francesca Jones on August 30, 2026. Linette, despite the advantage of home court, comes into this matchup struggling with just one victory in her last five outings. Her recent performance has raised concerns, particularly regarding her consistency and ability to convert break points.

In contrast, Francesca Jones is riding a wave of positive momentum, having secured four wins in her last five matches. This strong form highlights her ability to navigate matches effectively and build confidence, making her a formidable opponent. Jones has shown tactical prowess, especially in her baseline rallies and ability to adapt her game under pressure.

The bookmakers list Linette as the favorite with odds of 1.63, while Jones stands at 2.34, reflecting her recent success. A model prediction favors Linette with a 62.5% probability of a home win, while Jones holds a 37.5% chance of an upset.

Given the contrasting form, this match promises to be an intriguing battle. While Linette’s home advantage is notable, Jones’s recent performances suggest that an upset is certainly within reach.

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Linette
59.9%		 Jones
40.1%

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Pinnacle 1.56 2.34

Latest Results

13.08.26 Elena Gabriela Ruse – Magda Linette – 2:0
05.08.26 Iva Jovic – Magda Linette – 2:0
03.08.26 Carol Zhao – Magda Linette – 1:2
27.07.26 Leylah Annie Fernandez – Magda Linette – 2:0
13.07.26 Magda Linette – Mai Hontama – 0:2		 28.08.26 Francesca Jones – Joanna Garland – 2:0
26.08.26 Francesca Jones – Mona Barthel – 2:1
25.08.26 Francesca Jones – Nuria Brancaccio – 2:0
01.08.26 Kaitlin Quevedo – Francesca Jones – Jones F. Retired
31.07.26 Francesca Jones – Alice Rame – 2:0

Facts

  • Linette is ranked WTA: 68. Jones is ranked WTA: 104.
  • Linette has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Jones is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Jones may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Linette is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • We predict that Jones will win today’s game, with odds of 2.39.
  • The players have not played against each other recently.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Qualification

    Quarter-finals

    1 Kudermetova P. (1) Fruhvirtova L. 0 : 2
    2 Branstine C. Ngounoue C. 2 : 0
    3 Montgomery R. Cross K. 2 : 0
    4 Minnen G. Vandromme J. (26) 0 : 2
    5 Uchijima M. (2) Hercog P. 2 : 0
    6 Havlickova L. Yaneva E. 2 : 0
    7 Preston J. (WC) Hibino N. 0 : 2
    8 Siskova A. (Alt) Noha Akugue N. (27) 2 : 1
    9 Jones F. (3) Brancaccio N. 2 : 0
    10 Osuigwe W. Barthel M. 0 : 2
    11 Tubello A. Hon P. 1 : 2
    12 Garland J. Romero Gormaz L. (32) 2 : 1
    13 Semenistaja D. (25) Kinoshita H. 2 : 0
    14 Sobolieva A. Shubladze A. 1 : 2
    15 Ku Y. Sharma A. 2 : 0
    16 Hunter S. Inglis M. (19) 2 : 0
    17 Charaeva A. (5) Bandecchi S. 0 : 2
    18 Hruncakova V. Riera J. 2 : 0
    19 Rus A. Kostovic T. 2 : 1
    20 Lamens S. Jones E. (18) 2 : 1
    21 Liu C. (6) Watson H. 1 : 2
    22 Fita Boluda A. Zhu L. 2 : 0
    23 Mandlik E. Penickova K. (WC) 0 : 2
    24 Hazelitt J. (WC) Dart H. (29) 1 : 2
    25 Bronzetti L. (7) Giovannini L. (RET.) 0 : 0
    26 Iatcenko P. Struplova J. 2 : 0
    27 Hontama M. Gjorcheska L. 2 : 0
    28 Avanesyan E. Lazaro Garcia A. (31) 0 : 2
    29 Kalieva E. (8) Mladenovic K. 2 : 1
    30 Costoulas S. Ruggeri J. 2 : 0
    31 Valdmannova V. Carle M. L. 2 : 0
    32 Galfi D. Sasnovich A. (25) 0 : 2
    33 Day K. (9) Pareja J. (WC) 0 : 2
    34 Masarova R. Shymanovich I. 1 : 2
    35 Brengle M. Gasanova A. 2 : 0
    36 Aksu A. Stefanini L. (28) 0 : 2
    37 Samson L. (10) Zidansek T. 1 : 2
    38 Burrage J. Maristany G. 0 : 2
    39 Vedder E. Andreescu B. 0 : 2
    40 Dolehide C. (WC) Podrez V. (24) 1 : 2
    41 Salkova D. (11) Urhobo A. 2 : 1
    42 Knutson G. Lepchenko V. 2 : 0
    43 Pigossi L. Papamichail D. 0 : 2
    44 Gorgodze E. Kawa K. (20) 2 : 1
    45 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (12) Jorge F. 0 : 2
    46 Ristic M. Akli A. (WC) 2 : 1
    47 Broadus S. (WC) Grant T. C. 0 : 2
    48 Ortenzi J. Sakatsume H. (23) 0 : 2
    49 Yuan Y. (13) Guo H. 2 : 0
    50 Avdeeva J. Sebov K. 2 : 0
    51 Swan K. Scott K. (WC) 2 : 0
    52 Tan H. Stoiana M. (17) 0 : 2
    53 Zheng Q. (14) You X. 2 : 0
    54 Burel C. Ma Y. 2 : 0
    55 Pridankina E. Falei A. 2 : 0
    56 Marino R. Ferro F. (30) 2 : 0
    57 Sramkova R. (15) Ibragimova A. 0 : 2
    58 Andreeva E. Bolkvadze M. 0 : 2
    59 Koevermans A. Monnet C. 2 : 0
    60 Klimovicova L. Pigato L. (22) 2 : 0
    61 Liutova K. (16) Prozorova T. 2 : 1
    62 Radivojevic L. Rinaldo Persson K. 2 : 0
    63 Kubka M. Penickova A. (WC) 2 : 1
    64 Astakhova D. Bassols M. (21) 1 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Fruhvirtova L. Branstine C. 0 : 2
    2 Montgomery R. Vandromme J. (26) 2 : 0
    3 Uchijima M. (2) Havlickova L. 1 : 2
    4 Hibino N. Siskova A. 2 : 0
    5 Jones F. (3) Barthel M. 2 : 1
    6 Hon P. Garland J. 0 : 2
    7 Semenistaja D. (25) Shubladze A. 2 : 0
    8 Ku Y. Hunter S. 1 : 2
    9 Bandecchi S. Hruncakova V. 2 : 0
    10 Rus A. Lamens S. 2 : 0
    11 Watson H. Fita Boluda A. 2 : 1
    12 Penickova K. Dart H. (29) 1 : 2
    13 Bronzetti L. (7) Iatcenko P. 1 : 2
    14 Hontama M. Lazaro Garcia A. (31) 1 : 2
    15 Kalieva E. (8) Costoulas S. 2 : 1
    16 Valdmannova V. Sasnovich A. (25) 2 : 1
    17 Pareja J. Shymanovich I. 2 : 0
    18 Brengle M. Stefanini L. (28) 0 : 2
    19 Zidansek T. Maristany G. 2 : 0
    20 Andreescu B. Podrez V. (24) 2 : 0
    21 Salkova D. (11) Knutson G. 0 : 2
    22 Papamichail D. Gorgodze E. 0 : 2
    23 Jorge F. Ristic M. 0 : 2
    24 Grant T. C. Sakatsume H. (23) 1 : 2
    25 Yuan Y. (13) Avdeeva J. 2 : 0
    26 Swan K. Stoiana M. (17) 1 : 2
    27 Zheng Q. (14) Burel C. 2 : 0
    28 Pridankina E. Marino R. 2 : 0
    29 Ibragimova A. Bolkvadze M. 0 : 2
    30 Koevermans A. Klimovicova L. 2 : 0
    31 Liutova K. (16) Radivojevic L. 2 : 1
    32 Kubka M. Bassols M. (21) 2 : 0

    Final

    1 Branstine C. Montgomery R. 1 : 2
    2 Havlickova L. Hibino N. 2 : 0
    3 Jones F. (3) Garland J. 2 : 0
    4 Semenistaja D. (25) Hunter S. 0 : 2
    5 Bandecchi S. Rus A. 1 : 2
    6 Watson H. Dart H. (29) 1 : 2
    7 Iatcenko P. Lazaro Garcia A. (31) 2 : 0
    8 Kalieva E. (8) Valdmannova V. 2 : 1
    9 Pareja J. Stefanini L. (28) 0 : 2
    10 Zidansek T. Andreescu B. 2 : 1
    11 Knutson G. Gorgodze E. 2 : 0
    12 Ristic M. Sakatsume H. (23) 0 : 2
    13 Yuan Y. (13) Stoiana M. (17) 1 : 2
    14 Zheng Q. (14) Pridankina E. 2 : 1
    15 Bolkvadze M. Koevermans A. 0 : 2
    16 Liutova K. (16) Kubka M. 2 : 0

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