Elena Rybakina vs Paula Badosa predictions, Jan 07, 2026

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In an exciting WTA Brisbane match-up on January 7, 2026, Elena Rybakina will face off against Paula Badosa in what promises to be a highly competitive encounter. Rybakina, playing at home, comes into this match with a strong recent form, having won 4 of her last 5 matches. On the other hand, Badosa has won 2 of her last 3 matches, indicating that she too is in good form leading into this contest.

Rybakina will look to utilize her aggressive playing style and powerful serve to dictate play and put pressure on Badosa. Meanwhile, Badosa’s strengths lie in her consistency and ability to move well around the court, making her a tough competitor for any opponent.

Bookmakers have Rybakina as the favorite with odds of 1.32 to win at home, while Badosa is the underdog with odds of 3.24. However, in tennis, anything can happen on any given day, and both players will be keen to showcase their skills and come out on top. It will be interesting to see how this match unfolds and which player will prevail in the end.

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Rybakina 72.8%

Badosa 27.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.3		3.45
	1.32		3.41	Watch and Bet
	1.27		3.59
	1.28		3.33

Latest Results

06.01.26 Elena Rybakina – Shuai Zhang – 2:0 27.12.25 Belinda Bencic – Elena Rybakina – 0:2 26.12.25 Iga Swiatek – Elena Rybakina – 2:0 08.11.25 Aryna Sabalenka – Elena Rybakina – 0:2 07.11.25 Jessica Pegula – Elena Rybakina – 1:2

06.01.26 Marie Bouzkova – Paula Badosa – 1:2 18.12.25 Marta Kostyuk – Paula Badosa – 0:1 17.12.25 Paula Badosa – Magda Linette – 0:1 28.09.25 Karolina Muchova – Paula Badosa – Badosa P. retired 26.09.25 Antonia Ruzic – Paula Badosa – 0:2

Facts

Rybakina is ranked WTA: 5. Badosa is ranked WTA: 25.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Rybakina won 3.

Rybakina is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Badosa may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

In this match, Rybakina is seen as the favorite.

In the last 8 head-to-head matches, Rybakina won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 11:10. (average 1.4:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

19.02.25 Elena Rybakina – Paula Badosa – 2:1 25.03.23 Elena Rybakina – Paula Badosa – 2:1 13.03.23 Elena Rybakina – Paula Badosa – 2:0 09.11.22 Paula Badosa – Elena Rybakina – 2:1 21.04.22 Elena Rybakina – Paula Badosa – 1:2

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/32-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Bye
2	Bondar A. (Q)	Bucsa C.	1 : 2
3	Cirstea S.	Pavlyuchenkova A.	2 : 0
4	Bye	Ostapenko J. (14)
5	Shnaider D. (12)	Bye
6	Kasatkina D.	Potapova A.	1 : 2
7	Arango E.	Kessler M.	0 : 2
8	Bye	Keys M. (5)
9	Rybakina E. (3)	Bye
10	Zhang S. (Q)	Krueger A.	2 : 1
11	Cristian J.	Bouzkova M.	0 : 2
12	Bye	Badosa P. (15)
13	Muchova K. (11)	Bye
14	Jacquemot E.	Tomljanovic A. (WC)	0 : 2
15	Kenin S.	Ruse G. (Q)	2 : 1
16	Bye	Alexandrova E. (7)
17	Tauson C. (8)	Bye
18	Sasnovich A. (Q)	Blinkova A.	2 : 0
19	Maria T.	Jones E. (WC)	0 : 2
20	Bye	Samsonova L. (10)
21	Fernandez L. (13)	Bye
22	Yastremska D.	Gibson T. (WC)	2 : 0
23	Valentova T.	Kalinskaya A.	0 : 2
24	Bye	Pegula J. (4)
25	Andreeva M. (6)	Bye
26	Gadecki O. (Q)	Li A.	2 : 0
27	Vondrousova M.	Frech M.	1 : 2
28	Bye	Noskova L. (9)
29	Kostyuk M. (16)	Bye
30	Putintseva Y.	Baptiste H.	2 : 0
31	Birrell K. (WC)	Sramkova R. (Q)	2 : 1
32	Bye	Anisimova A. (2)

1/16-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Bucsa C.	2 : 0
2	Cirstea S.	Ostapenko J. (14)	2 : 0
3	Shnaider D. (12)	Potapova A.	2 : 0
4	Kessler M.	Keys M. (5)	0 : 2
5	Rybakina E. (3)	Zhang S.	2 : 0
6	Bouzkova M.	Badosa P. (15)	1 : 2
7	Muchova K. (11)	Tomljanovic A.	2 : 1
8	Kenin S.	Alexandrova E. (7)	0 : 2
9	Tauson C. (8)	Sasnovich A.
10	Jones E.	Samsonova L. (10)
11	Fernandez L. (13)	Yastremska D.
12	Kalinskaya A.	Pegula J. (4)
13	Andreeva M. (6)	Gadecki O.
14	Frech M.	Noskova L. (9)
15	Kostyuk M. (16)	Putintseva Y.
16	Birrell K.	Anisimova A. (2)

1/8-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Cirstea S.
2	Shnaider D. (12)	Keys M. (5)
3	Rybakina E. (3)	Badosa P. (15)
4	Muchova K. (11)	Alexandrova E. (7)
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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