Carol Zhao vs Yexin Ma predictions, Sep 18, 2026

WTA Seoul, on Friday,

Carol Zhao

Ma

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In an intriguing matchup at the WTA event in Seoul, Carol Zhao will face off against Yexin Ma on September 18, 2026. Zhao, competing on home soil, is seeking to turn her fortunes around after suffering losses in her last two outings. The pressure will be on her to leverage the support of the local crowd, yet her recent form raises concerns about her momentum heading into this match.

Conversely, Yexin Ma has shown a more favorable trend with two victories in her last five matches. This slightly better form suggests that she is beginning to find her rhythm, and her confidence could be an important factor against Zhao. Ma’s ability to control rallies and take advantage of her opponent’s mistakes could play a pivotal role in this contest.

The odds reflect this balance, offering home odds of 2.8 for Zhao against 1.4 for Ma, indicating that bookmakers view Ma as the favorite. Predictions based on these odds suggest a 0:2 scoreline in favor of Ma. However, while Zhao’s home advantage may bolster her performance, the outcome remains uncertain, and both players will have opportunities to influence the match’s trajectory.

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Zhao
33.9%
Ma
66.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 2.75 1.40
MarathonBet 2.69 1.41
WilliamHill 2.65 1.38
Pinnacle 2.8 1.4
Best for US Customers 2.75 1.40

Latest Results

03.08.26 Carol Zhao – Magda Linette – 1:2
28.07.26 Emerson Jones – Carol Zhao – 2:1
08.07.26 Lucrezia Stefanini – Carol Zhao – 2:0
23.06.26 Justina Mikulskyte – Carol Zhao – 2:0
30.05.26 Carol Zhao – Celine Naef – 0:2
09.09.26 Tahlia Kokkinis – Yexin Ma – 2:1
08.09.26 Kristiana Sidorova – Yexin Ma – 1:2
03.09.26 Jiaqi Wang – Yexin Ma – 2:1
01.09.26 Yujia Huang – Yexin Ma – 0:2
24.08.26 Clara Burel – Yexin Ma – 2:0

Facts

  • Zhao is ranked WTA: 763., and Ma is ranked WTA: 174..
  • Ma has shown an inconsistent pattern in recent weeks (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
  • Zhao could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
  • Ma is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head meetings, Zhao has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with a goal aggregate of 4:0 (averaging 2:0 goals per game).
  • Latest Head To Head

    08.07.25 Carol Zhao – Yexin Ma – 2:0
    11.05.23 Yexin Ma – Carol Zhao – 0:2

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/16-finals

    1 Swiatek I. (1) Bye
    2 Zakharova A. (LL) Cirstea S. 0 : 2
    3 Krejcikova B. Prozorova T. (Q) 2 : 0
    4 Cristian J. Raducanu E. (8) 0 : 2
    5 Tauson C. (3) Bye
    6 Krueger A. Lys E. 0 : 2
    7 Joint M. Fruhvirtova L. (Q) 2 : 0
    8 Siegemund L. Kenin S. (7) 1 : 2
    9 Shnaider D. (5) McNally C. (Q) 2 : 1
    10 Lamens S. Maria T. 2 : 0
    11 Siniakova K. (Q) Park S. (WC) 2 : 0
    12 Bye Kasatkina D. (4)
    13 Haddad Maia B. (6) Back D. (WC) 2 : 0
    14 Ponchet J. (Q) Seidel E. (Q) 1 : 2
    15 Boisson L. Ku Y. (WC) 2 : 0
    16 Bye Alexandrova E. (2)

    1/8-finals

    1 Swiatek I. (1) Cirstea S. 2 : 0
    2 Krejcikova B. Raducanu E. (8) 2 : 1
    3 Tauson C. (3) Lys E. 2 : 0
    4 Joint M. Kenin S. (7) 2 : 0
    5 Shnaider D. (5) Lamens S. 0 : 2
    6 Siniakova K. Kasatkina D. (4) 2 : 0
    7 Haddad Maia B. (6) Seidel E. 1 : 2
    8 Boisson L. Alexandrova E. (2) 1 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Swiatek I. (1) Krejcikova B. 2 : 0
    2 Tauson C. (3) Joint M. 0 : 2
    3 Lamens S. Siniakova K. 0 : 2
    4 Seidel E. Alexandrova E. (2) 0 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Swiatek I. (1) Joint M. 2 : 0
    2 Siniakova K. Alexandrova E. (2) 0 : 2

    Final

    1 Swiatek I. (1) Alexandrova E. (2) 2 : 1

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