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As Cori Gauff prepares to face Kamilla Rakhimova in the WTA Indian Wells on March 6, 2026, tennis fans are in for an intriguing match between two players boasting similar recent form. Gauff, competing on home soil, has claimed victory in 3 of her last 5 matches, demonstrating her growing confidence and tactical prowess on the court. Her aggressive baseline play and exceptional serve often set her apart, allowing her to dictate the pace of rallies and put pressure on her opponents.
On the other side of the net, Rakhimova also comes into this matchup with 3 wins from her last 5 encounters. Known for her resilience and strategic shot placement, Rakhimova has shown the ability to disrupt her opponents’ rhythm, making her a formidable challenger. Her defensive skills and counter-attacking style can often lead to significant breakthroughs, especially against players who rely on an aggressive approach.
The bookmakers have Gauff as a heavy favorite with odds of 1.03, compared to Rakhimova’s 11.46. While Gauff has the advantage of home support and recent success, Rakhimova’s tactical acumen and ability to rise to the occasion could make for a closely contested match. As both players strive for supremacy, fans should anticipate an engaging battle filled with skillful rallies and strategic thinking.
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| Gauff 91.8% |
Rakhimova 8.2% |
Betting Odds
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1.03 | 11.46 |
Latest Results
| 20.02.26 Elina Svitolina – Cori Gauff – 2:1 19.02.26 Cori Gauff – Alexandra Eala – 2:0 18.02.26 Cori Gauff – Elise Mertens – 2:1 17.02.26 Cori Gauff – Anna Kalinskaya – 2:0 10.02.26 Elisabaetta Cocciaretto – Cori Gauff – 2:0 |
04.03.26 Bianca Vanessa Andreescu – Kamilla Rakhimova – 1:2 03.03.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Maria Timofeeva – Timofeeva M. retired 01.03.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Maria Lourdes Carle – 2:0 25.02.26 Kamilla Rakhimova – Oksana Selekhmeteva – 0:2 23.02.26 Anna Bondar – Kamilla Rakhimova – 0:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.01.26 Cori Gauff – Kamilla Rakhimova – 2:0 25.09.25 Kamilla Rakhimova – Cori Gauff – 0:2 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/64-finals
| 1 | Sabalenka A. (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Sakatsume H. (Q) | Parks A. (WC) | 2 : 0 |
| 3 | Cristian J. | Tjen J. | 2 : 1 |
| 4 | Bye | Joint M. (29) | |
| 5 | Jovic I. (18) | Bye | |
| 6 | Stephens S. (WC) | Osorio C. | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Jimenez Kasintseva V. (Q) | McNally C. | 2 : 1 |
| 8 | Bye | Osaka N. (16) | |
| 9 | Mboko V. (10) | Bye | |
| 10 | Birrell K. | Selekhmeteva O. | 2 : 0 |
| 11 | Sonmez Z. | Kessler M. | 2 : 0 |
| 12 | Bye | Kalinskaya A. (23) | |
| 13 | Raducanu E. (25) | Bye | |
| 14 | Seidel E. | Zakharova A. (Q) | 0 : 2 |
| 15 | Galfi D. (LL) | Blinkova A. | 0 : 2 |
| 16 | Bye | Anisimova A. (6) | |
| 17 | Gauff C. (4) | Bye | |
| 18 | Andreescu B. (WC) | Rakhimova K. (Q) | 1 : 2 |
| 19 | Yastremska D. | Zhang S. | 2 : 0 |
| 20 | Bye | Eala A. (31) | |
| 21 | Shnaider D. (21) | Bye | |
| 22 | Cirstea S. | Maria T. | 2 : 1 |
| 23 | Bouzas Maneiro J. | Haddad Maia B. | 2 : 1 |
| 24 | Bye | Noskova L. (14) | |
| 25 | Alexandrova E. (11) | Bye | |
| 26 | Gibson T. (Q) | Li A. | 2 : 0 |
| 27 | Putintseva Y. | Badosa P. | 2 : 0 |
| 28 | Bye | Tauson C. (17) | |
| 29 | Wang Xin. (30) | Bye | |
| 30 | Tomljanovic A. | Ruse G. | 2 : 0 |
| 31 | Potapova A. | Stakusic M. (Q) | 2 : 1 |
| 32 | Bye | Paolini J. (7) | |
| 33 | Pegula J. (5) | Bye | |
| 34 | Vekic D. (WC) | Valentova T. | |
| 35 | Volynets K. (WC) | Sramkova R. | |
| 36 | Bye | Ostapenko J. (26) | |
| 37 | Mertens E. (22) | Bye | |
| 38 | Bucsa C. | Vidmanova D. (Q) | |
| 39 | Hunter S. (Q) | Frech M. | |
| 40 | Bye | Bencic B. (12) | |
| 41 | Keys M. (15) | Bye | |
| 42 | Parry D. (Q) | Williams V. (WC) | |
| 43 | Tararudee L. (Q) | Kartal S. | |
| 44 | Bye | Navarro E. (20) | |
| 45 | Kostyuk M. (28) | Bye | |
| 46 | Bouzkova M. | Townsend T. (Q) | |
| 47 | Arango E. | Baptiste H. | |
| 48 | Bye | Rybakina E. (3) | |
| 49 | Andreeva M. (8) | Bye | |
| 50 | Stearns P. | Sierra S. | |
| 51 | Siniakova K. | Kenin S. | |
| 52 | Bye | Fernandez L. (27) | |
| 53 | Samsonova L. (19) | Bye | |
| 54 | Linette M. | Krueger A. | |
| 55 | Siegemund L. | Marcinko P. | |
| 56 | Bye | Svitolina E. (9) | |
| 57 | Muchova K. (13) | Bye | |
| 58 | Jacquemot E. | Bondar A. | |
| 59 | Ruzic A. | Brady J. (WC) | |
| 60 | Bye | Zheng Q. (24) | |
| 61 | Sakkari M. (32) | Bye | |
| 62 | Gracheva V. | Tagger L. (WC) | |
| 63 | Jones F. | Day K. (Q) | |
| 64 | Bye | Swiatek I. (2) |
1/32-finals
| 1 | Sabalenka A. (1) | Sakatsume H. | |
| 2 | Cristian J. | Joint M. (29) | |
| 3 | Jovic I. (18) | Osorio C. | |
| 4 | Jimenez Kasintseva V. | Osaka N. (16) | |
| 5 | Mboko V. (10) | Birrell K. | |
| 6 | Sonmez Z. | Kalinskaya A. (23) | |
| 7 | Raducanu E. (25) | Zakharova A. | |
| 8 | Blinkova A. | Anisimova A. (6) | |
| 9 | Gauff C. (4) | Rakhimova K. | |
| 10 | Yastremska D. | Eala A. (31) | |
| 11 | Shnaider D. (21) | Cirstea S. | |
| 12 | Bouzas Maneiro J. | Noskova L. (14) | |
| 13 | Alexandrova E. (11) | Gibson T. | |
| 14 | Putintseva Y. | Tauson C. (17) | |
| 15 | Wang Xin. (30) | Tomljanovic A. | |
| 16 | Potapova A. | Paolini J. (7) | |
| 17 | Pegula J. (5) | TBD #34 | |
| 18 | TBD #35 | Ostapenko J. (26) | |
| 19 | Mertens E. (22) | TBD #38 | |
| 20 | TBD #39 | Bencic B. (12) | |
| 21 | Keys M. (15) | TBD #42 | |
| 22 | TBD #43 | Navarro E. (20) | |
| 23 | Kostyuk M. (28) | TBD #46 | |
| 24 | TBD #47 | Rybakina E. (3) | |
| 25 | Andreeva M. (8) | TBD #50 | |
| 26 | TBD #51 | Fernandez L. (27) | |
| 27 | Samsonova L. (19) | TBD #54 | |
| 28 | TBD #55 | Svitolina E. (9) | |
| 29 | Muchova K. (13) | TBD #58 | |
| 30 | TBD #59 | Zheng Q. (24) | |
| 31 | Sakkari M. (32) | TBD #62 | |
| 32 | TBD #63 | Swiatek I. (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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