Haruka Kaji vs Darya Astakhova predictions, Sep 18, 2026

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**Match Preview: Haruka Kaji vs. Darya Astakhova**

The upcoming WTA match in Seoul on September 18, 2026, features a compelling showdown between local player Haruka Kaji and Russia’s Darya Astakhova. Kaji, competing on home soil, seeks to leverage the support of the crowd, while Astakhova will aim to impose her game style and rally against the local favorite.

Both players have demonstrated inconsistent form recently, with each winning two of their last five matches. Kaji’s recent performances suggest she thrives on aggressive baseline play but may need to increase her first-serve percentage to gain an edge. Conversely, Astakhova’s tactical strength lies in her ability to redirect shots and exploit opponents’ weaknesses, which could be pivotal in a contest on Kaji’s home court.

Bookmakers have given the edge to Astakhova with odds of 1.52 for the away win compared to Kaji’s odds of 2.44. The model predicts a 41.2% probability of a home victory for Kaji and a 58.8% chance for an away win.

While Astakhova appears favored by recent form and statistical metrics, the unpredictable nature of tennis leaves the outcome open, promising an intriguing matchup regardless of the odds.

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Kaji 39.2%

Astakhova 60.8%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.40		1.53
	2.32		1.54
	2.30		1.50
	2.44		1.52
	2.36		1.52

Latest Results

09.09.26 Haruka Kaji – Alexandra Shubladze – 0:2 07.09.26 Anastasia Kulikova – Haruka Kaji – 0:2 02.09.26 Haruka Kaji – Han Shi – 1:2 01.09.26 Haruka Kaji – Yufei Ren – 2:0 27.08.26 Haruka Kaji – Elena Milovanovic – 1:2

10.09.26 Daria Khomutsianskaya – Darya Astakhova – Astakhova D. Retired 09.09.26 Viktoria Morvayova – Darya Astakhova – Morvayova V. Retired 08.09.26 Jiayi Wang – Darya Astakhova – 0:2 05.09.26 Joanna Garland – Darya Astakhova – 2:0 04.09.26 Darya Astakhova – Patcharin Cheapchandej – 2:0

Facts

Kaji is ranked WTA: 250., and Astakhova is ranked WTA: 200..

The recent form of both competitors has been marked by mixed results.

Astakhova may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.

Astakhova is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.

In the last 1 head-to-head meeting, Kaji has recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, with a goal aggregate of 0:2.

Latest Head To Head

25.11.25 Haruka Kaji – Darya Astakhova – 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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