Ann Li vs Kayla Cross predictions, Aug 06, 2026

Aug 04, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the WTA Toronto event approaches, Ann Li faces Kayla Cross in what promises to be an intriguing matchup. Scheduled for August 6, 2026, this contest will see Li play on home soil, potentially providing her with a strategic edge.

Recent form reveals a stark contrast between the two players. Ann Li has struggled, winning only 1 of her last 5 matches. This downturn may indicate vulnerabilities in her game, particularly in maintaining consistency under pressure. In contrast, Kayla Cross has shown better form, securing victories in 3 of her last 5 matches. Her recent success may bolster her confidence as she looks to capitalize on Li’s current challenges.

Bookmakers favor Li with odds of 1.33 for a home win compared to Cross’s odds of 3.31 for an away victory. This aligns with our model’s prediction, attributing a 73.2% probability to a home win while suggesting a 26.8% chance for Cross to pull off an upset.

Tactically, Li will need to leverage her home advantage and impose her rhythm early in the match, while Cross may focus on exploiting any weaknesses in Li’s game, utilizing her recent momentum. Overall, while Li is favored, the outcome is not guaranteed, and both players will be eager to secure a crucial win.

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Li
71.8%		 Cross
28.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Latest Results

28.07.26 Magdalena Frech – Ann Li – 2:0
16.07.26 Alina Korneeva – Ann Li – 2:0
14.07.26 Maria Timofeeva – Ann Li – 0:2
29.06.26 Ann Li – Zeynep Sonmez – 1:2
23.06.26 Ann Li – Ekaterina Alexandrova – 1:2		 03.08.26 Katie Boulter – Kayla Cross – 0:2
28.07.26 Harriet Dart – Kayla Cross – 2:0
23.07.26 Kayla Cross – Elvina Kalieva – 0:2
22.07.26 Whitney Osuigwe – Kayla Cross – 0:2
19.07.26 Kayla Cross – Sara Saito – 2:0

Facts

  • Li is ranked WTA: 32. Cross is ranked WTA: 172.
  • Recent form of Li has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • In recent matches, Cross has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Li may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Li is the team to beat.
  • The players have not played against each other recently.

    • 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.
    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)
    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.
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Uchijima M.
    2 Zhang S. Ostapenko J. (26)
    3 Chwalinska M. (18) Gibson T.
    4 Osorio C. Alexandrova E. (16)
    5 Svitolina E. (9) Bouzas Maneiro J.
    6 Ruse G. Potapova A. (24)
    7 Tauson C. (27) Bartunkova N.
    8 Tararudee L. Anisimova A. (8)
    9 Pegula J. (3) Frech M.
    10 Rakhimova K. Siniakova K. (32)
    11 Kalinskaya A. (17) Kessler M.
    12 Sramkova R. Shnaider D. (15)
    13 Kostyuk M. (10) Sebov K.
    14 Ruzic A. Keys M. (19)
    15 Vekic D. (31) Golubic V.
    16 Bejlek S. Swiatek I. (7)
    17 Noskova L. (6) TBD #34
    18 Parks A. Eala A. (25)
    19 Bouzkova M. (21) Townsend T.
    20 TBD #39 Bencic B. (12)
    21 Jovic I. (13) Linette M.
    22 Korneeva A. Navarro E. (23)
    23 Sakkari M. (29) Sonmez Z.
    24 Day K. Gauff C. (4)
    25 Andreeva M. (5) Pliskova Ka.
    26 Zarazua R. Fernandez L. (30)
    27 Mertens E. (20) Bondar A.
    28 Udvardy P. Osaka N. (11)
    29 Cirstea S. (14) Joint M.
    30 Samsonova L. Krejcikova B. (22)
    31 Li A. (28) Cross K.
    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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