Himeno Sakatsume vs Mai Hontama predictions, Jan 14, 2026

Jan 13, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Australian Open, Melbourne Park (Melbourne) on Wednesday,

Sakatsume

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As the WTA Australian Open approaches, all eyes will be on the matchup between Himeno Sakatsume and Mai Hontama, set to take place on January 14, 2026. This matchup promises an intriguing battle, with Sakatsume playing on her home turf, where she has showcased her prowess in recent contests. With a solid record of winning 4 out of her last 5 matches, she enters the match on confidence and momentum.

On the other hand, Mai Hontama has struggled somewhat, managing to secure victories in only 2 of her last 5 outings. This dip in form may hinder her ability to capitalize against a motivated opponent like Sakatsume. Tactical analysis reveals that Sakatsume’s aggressive baseline play, coupled with her adept net game, has been pivotal in her recent successes. Conversely, Hontama will need to leverage counter-strategies and consistency to level the playing field.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.43 for a home win and 2.82 for an upset by Hontama, reflecting the prevailing sentiment around Sakatsume’s strengths. With probability indications favoring a 60.8% likelihood of a home win, expectations lean towards a comfortable victory for Sakatsume. However, in tennis, even minor variations in performance can lead to unexpected results, making this matchup one to watch closely.

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Sakatsume
66.4%		 Hontama
33.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Latest Results

12.01.26 Manon Leonard – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2
08.01.26 Polina Kudermetova – Himeno Sakatsume – 2:0
07.01.26 Himeno Sakatsume – Ekaterine Gorgodze – 2:1
07.01.26 Mayar Sherif – Himeno Sakatsume – 1:2
06.01.26 Tahlia Kokkinis – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2		 12.01.26 Mai Hontama – Maria Timofeeva – 2:1
04.01.26 En Shuo Liang – Mai Hontama – 2:0
03.01.26 Mai Hontama – Manon Leonard – 2:1
02.12.25 Mai Hontama – Harriet Dart – 0:2
18.11.25 Mai Hontama – Natsuki Yoshimoto – 0:2

Facts

  • Sakatsume is ranked WTA: 140. Hontama is ranked WTA: 242.
  • Sakatsume is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Hontama has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Hontama may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Sakatsume is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Sakatsume won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:2. (average 0.5:1).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.09.23 Mai Hontama – Himeno Sakatsume – Hontama M. retired
    04.03.20 Himeno Sakatsume – Mai Hontama – 1:2

    Standings

    Draw

    2026

    Quarter-finals

    1 Paquet C. (Alt) Mladenovic K. 2 : 1
    2 Bai Z. Korneeva A. 2 : 0
    3 Vidmanova D. Xu M. 2 : 1
    4 Guo H. Salkova D. (31) 0 : 2
    5 Bronzetti L. (2) Bolsova Zadoinov A. 2 : 1
    6 Brancaccio N. Stoiana M. 1 : 2
    7 Stephens S. Palicova B. 2 : 0
    8 Gadecki O. Rus A. (22) 2 : 0
    9 Sherif M. (3) Maristany G. 0 : 2
    10 Lazaro Garcia A. Prozorova T. 0 : 2
    11 Wei S. (RET.) Kalieva E. 1 : 1
    12 Ma Y. Lepchenko V. (32) 2 : 0
    13 Kraus S. (4) Gjorcheska L. 0 : 2
    14 Zidansek T. Ponchet J. 2 : 0
    15 Iatcenko P. Carle M. L. 0 : 2
    16 Chirico L. Yuan Y. (25) 1 : 2
    17 Sonmez Z. (5) Samson L. 2 : 0
    18 Riera J. Shibahara E. 2 : 1
    19 Rosatello C. Mikulskyte J. 0 : 2
    20 Gasanova A. Quevedo K. (30) 2 : 0
    21 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Tubello A. 2 : 1
    22 Papamichail D. Vickery S. 2 : 0
    23 Hruncakova V. Nahimana S. 2 : 0
    24 Pera B. Tomova V. (18) 1 : 2
    25 Bassols M. (Alt) Giovannini L. 2 : 0
    26 Shymanovich I. Rodionova Ar. 2 : 1
    27 Leonard M. Sakatsume H. 0 : 2
    28 Hontama M. Timofeeva M. (28) 2 : 1
    29 Sasnovich A. (8) Efremova K. (WC) 2 : 0
    30 Deichmann K. Alame Re. (WC) 2 : 1
    31 Sharma A. Branstine C. 1 : 2
    32 Snigur D. Kawa K. (24) 2 : 1
    33 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (9) Cross K. 2 : 1
    34 Pigossi L. Zhu L. 0 : 2
    35 Mrdeza T. Kostovic T. 0 : 2
    36 Parrizas-Diaz N. Stakusic M. (17) 0 : 2
    37 Masarova R. (10) Charaeva A. 2 : 1
    38 Chwalinska M. Brengle M. 2 : 0
    39 Kokkinis T. (WC) Koevermans A. 0 : 2
    40 Kalinina A. Garland J. (19) 2 : 0
    41 Townsend T. (11) Hibino N. 2 : 1
    42 Rame A. Ortenzi J. 1 : 2
    43 Hunter S. (WC) Gorgodze E. 2 : 0
    44 Subasic A. (WC) Radivojevic L. (27) 1 : 2
    45 Minnen G. (12) Jorge F. 2 : 0
    46 Pieri J. Tan H. 1 : 2
    47 Knutson G. Cabrera L. (WC) 0 : 2
    48 Webb S. (WC) Klimovicova L. (23) 0 : 2
    49 Parry D. (13) Pridankina E. 0 : 2
    50 Tagger L. Gao X. 2 : 1
    51 Aiava D. Dart H. 1 : 2
    52 Costoulas S. Tararudee L. (21) 0 : 2
    53 Korpatsch T. (14) Bulgaru M. 2 : 1
    54 Ambrosio S. Sanchez A. S. 2 : 0
    55 Wuerth T. Liu C. 0 : 2
    56 Inglis M. Romero Gormaz L. (29) 2 : 1
    57 Vandewinkel H. (15) Lee C. Y. 1 : 2
    58 Monnet C. Micic E. (WC) 1 : 2
    59 Ferro F. Ku Y. 2 : 0
    60 Friedsam A-L. Fruhvirtova L. (20) 1 : 2
    61 Bartunkova N. (16) Janicijevic S. 2 : 0
    62 Smith T. N. (WC) Brace C. 2 : 0
    63 Sevastova A. Osuigwe W. 0 : 2
    64 Vedder E. Stefanini L. (26) 0 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Paquet C. Bai Z.
    2 Vidmanova D. Salkova D. (31)
    3 Bronzetti L. (2) Stoiana M.
    4 Stephens S. Gadecki O.
    5 Maristany G. Prozorova T.
    6 Kalieva E. Ma Y.
    7 Gjorcheska L. Zidansek T.
    8 Carle M. L. Yuan Y. (25)
    9 Sonmez Z. (5) Riera J.
    10 Mikulskyte J. Gasanova A.
    11 Starodubtseva Y. (6) Papamichail D.
    12 Hruncakova V. Tomova V. (18)
    13 Bassols M. Shymanovich I.
    14 Sakatsume H. Hontama M.
    15 Sasnovich A. (8) Deichmann K.
    16 Branstine C. Snigur D.
    17 Jimenez Kasintseva V. (9) Zhu L.
    18 Kostovic T. Stakusic M. (17)
    19 Masarova R. (10) Chwalinska M.
    20 Koevermans A. Kalinina A.
    21 Townsend T. (11) Ortenzi J.
    22 Hunter S. Radivojevic L. (27)
    23 Minnen G. (12) Tan H.
    24 Cabrera L. Klimovicova L. (23)
    25 Pridankina E. Tagger L.
    26 Dart H. Tararudee L. (21)
    27 Korpatsch T. (14) Ambrosio S.
    28 Liu C. Inglis M.
    29 Lee C. Y. Micic E.
    30 Ferro F. Fruhvirtova L. (20)
    31 Bartunkova N. (16) Smith T. N.
    32 Osuigwe W. Stefanini L. (26)

    Final

    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

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