Ann Li vs Shuai Zhang predictions, May 05, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

5 months ago

WTA Roma, on Tuesday, 5:00 am ET

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As the WTA Roma approaches, Ann Li is set to face Shuai Zhang in what promises to be an intriguing matchup on May 5, 2026. The match will be held on home soil for Li, who aims to leverage the home advantage and crowd support.

Analyzing their recent form, Ann Li has secured 2 wins in her last 5 matches, showcasing resilience and competitive spirit despite some inconsistencies. Conversely, Shuai Zhang has struggled, managing only 1 win in her last 5 outings, which may affect her confidence going into this encounter.

Li’s recent performances indicate an ability to adapt her game strategically, favoring aggressive baseline play coupled with strong serves. Zhang, known for her tactical awareness and counterpunching ability, will need to elevate her performance to challenge Li effectively.

The current bookmakers’ odds reflect Li as the favorite at 1.3 for a home win, while Zhang’s odds sit at 3.31 for an away victory. Our model predicts a 70.5% probability of a home win for Li and a 29.5% chance for Zhang. While Li’s form and home advantage make her a strong contender, the outcome remains uncertain, and both players will be eager to seize the opportunity for victory.

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Li
71.8%

Zhang
28.2%

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Betting Odds

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	1.30		3.31

Latest Results

27.04.26 Ann Li – Leylah Annie Fernandez – 0:2
25.04.26 Iga Swiatek – Ann Li – Swiatek I. Retired
23.04.26 Alycia Parks – Ann Li – 1:2
17.04.26 Marta Kostyuk – Ann Li – 2:1
15.04.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Ann Li – 1:2

24.04.26 Madison Keys – Shuai Zhang – Canceled
22.04.26 Shuai Zhang – Eva Lys – 2:0
15.04.26 Shuai Zhang – Linda Noskova – 1:2
08.04.26 Anastasia Potapova – Shuai Zhang – 2:0
31.03.26 Shuai Zhang – Yulia Starodubtseva – 0:2

Facts

Li is ranked WTA: 29. Zhang is ranked WTA: 73.

In recent matches, Li has shown inconsistent form (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Zhang has been struggling lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Li may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Li is a strong favorite.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Li won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 2:0. (average 1:0).

Latest Head To Head

25.10.25 Shuai Zhang – Ann Li – Zhang S. retired
08.02.21 Ann Li – Shuai Zhang – 2:0

Standings

Draw

Singles – Qualification

Semi-finals

1	Potapova A. (1)	Begu I.	2 : 0
2	Krueger A.	Bartunkova N. (13)	0 : 2
3	Ruse G. (2)	Dodin O.	2 : 0
4	Salkova D.	Kraus S. (22)	0 : 2
5	Birrell K. (3)	Yuan Y.	0 : 2
6	Pedone G. (WC)	Waltert S. (17)	0 : 2
7	Osorio C. (4)	Kalinina A.	0 : 2
8	Semenistaja D.	Volynets K. (21)
9	Parks A. (5)	Galfi D.	0 : 2
10	Sasnovich A.	Grabher J. (24)	1 : 2
11	Tomljanovic A. (6)	Lombardini M. (WC)	2 : 0
12	Jeanjean L.	Parry D. (15)	2 : 0
13	Arango E. (7)	Basiletti N. (WC)	0 : 2
14	De Stefano S. (WC)	Snigur D. (18)	0 : 2
15	Zarazua R. (8)	Urgesi F. (WC)
16	Pavlyuchenkova A.	Erjavec V. (16)
17	Blinkova A. (9)	Sherif M.
18	Ricci B. (WC)	Korpatsch T. (19)
19	Townsend T. (10)	Sramkova R.
20	Jimenez Kasintseva V.	Sun L. (23)
21	Tagger L. (11)	Lamens S.	2 : 0
22	Korneeva A.	Seidel E. (20)	2 : 1
23	Vandewinkel H. (12)	Teichmann J.
24	Masarova R.	Uchijima M. (14)

Final

1	Potapova A. (1)	Bartunkova N. (13)
2	Ruse G. (2)	Kraus S. (22)
3	Yuan Y.	Waltert S. (17)
4	Kalinina A.	TBD #8
5	Galfi D.	Grabher J. (24)
6	Tomljanovic A. (6)	Jeanjean L.
7	Basiletti N.	Snigur D. (18)
8	TBD #15	TBD #16
9	TBD #17	TBD #18
10	TBD #19	TBD #20
11	Tagger L. (11)	Korneeva A.
12	TBD #23	TBD #24

WTA Roma Outrights

1. Sabalenka Aryna: 3 (20.19%)

2. Swiatek Iga: 4 (15.14%)

3. Rybakina Elena: 7 (8.65%)

4. Gauff Coco: 12 (5.05%)

5. Andreeva Mirra: 12 (5.05%)

6. Svitolina Elina: 20 (3.03%)

7. Anisimova Amanda: 22 (2.75%)

8. Mboko Victoria: 23 (2.63%)

9. Pegula Jessica: 25 (2.42%)

10. Kostyuk Marta: 30 (2.02%)

11. Muchova Karolina: 30 (2.02%)

12. Paolini Jasmine: 33 (1.84%)

13. Bencic Belinda: 40 (1.51%)

14. Ostapenko Jelena: 50 (1.21%)

15. Jovic Iva: 50 (1.21%)

16. Zheng Qinwen: 60 (1.01%)

17. Mertens Elise: 60 (1.01%)

18. Li Ann: 75 (0.81%)

19. Baptiste Hailey: 75 (0.81%)

20. Cirstea Sorana: 75 (0.81%)

21. Keys Madison: 100 (0.61%)

22. Valentova Tereza: 100 (0.61%)

23. Noskova Linda: 100 (0.61%)

24. McNally Caty: 100 (0.61%)

25. Raducanu Emma: 100 (0.61%)

26. Kalinskaya Anna: 100 (0.61%)

27. Tjen Janice: 100 (0.61%)

28. Bouzkova Marie: 100 (0.61%)

29. Osaka Naomi: 125 (0.48%)

30. Yastremska Dayana: 125 (0.48%)

31. Eala Alexandra: 125 (0.48%)

32. Tauson Clara: 125 (0.48%)

33. Navarro Emma: 125 (0.48%)

34. Krejcikova Barbora: 125 (0.48%)

35. Alexandrova Ekaterina: 125 (0.48%)

36. Cristian Jaqueline: 125 (0.48%)

37. Joint Maya: 150 (0.4%)

38. Haddad Maia Beatriz: 150 (0.4%)

39. Kessler McCartney: 150 (0.4%)

40. Kasatkina Daria: 150 (0.4%)

41. Samsonova Liudmila: 150 (0.4%)

42. Sakkari Maria: 150 (0.4%)

43. Starodubtseva Yuliia: 150 (0.4%)

44. Sonmez Zeynep: 150 (0.4%)

45. Pliskova Karolina: 150 (0.4%)

46. Fernandez Leylah: 175 (0.35%)

47. Sierra Solana: 200 (0.3%)

48. Udvardy Panna: 200 (0.3%)

49. Frech Magdalena: 200 (0.3%)

50. Bejlek Sara: 200 (0.3%)

51. Lys Eva: 200 (0.3%)

52. Shnaider Diana: 200 (0.3%)

53. Bucsa Cristina: 200 (0.3%)

54. Oliynykova Oleksandra: 200 (0.3%)

55. Selekhmeteva Oksana: 200 (0.3%)

56. Kenin Sofia: 200 (0.3%)

57. Linette Magda: 225 (0.27%)

58. Boulter Katie: 225 (0.27%)

59. Boisson Lois: 250 (0.24%)

60. Wang Xinyu (2001): 250 (0.24%)

61. Andreescu Bianca: 250 (0.24%)

62. Bondar Anna: 250 (0.24%)

63. Siniakova Katerina: 250 (0.24%)

64. Ruzic Antonia: 250 (0.24%)

65. Bronzetti Lucia: 300 (0.2%)

66. Marcinko Petra: 300 (0.2%)

67. Zhang Shuai: 300 (0.2%)

68. Putintseva Yulia: 300 (0.2%)

69. Jacquemot Elsa: 300 (0.2%)

70. Stearns Peyton: 300 (0.2%)

71. Bouzas Maneiro Jessica: 300 (0.2%)

72. Rakhimova Kamilla: 350 (0.17%)

73. Grant Tyra Caterina: 400 (0.15%)

74. Zakharova Anastasia: 400 (0.15%)

75. Cocciaretto Elisabetta: 400 (0.15%)

76. Stefanini Lucrezia: 400 (0.15%)

77. Siegemund Laura: 400 (0.15%)

78. Brancaccio Nuria: 500 (0.12%)

79. Maria Tatjana: 500 (0.12%)

80. Golubic Viktorija: 500 (0.12%)

81. Trevisan Martina: 600 (0.1%)

82. Pigato Lisa: 600 (0.1%)

83. Gibson Talia: 600 (0.1%)

84. Ruggeri Jennifer: 600 (0.1%)

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