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As Karolina Pliskova prepares to face Ekaterina Alexandrova at the WTA Linz on April 9, 2026, both players come into the match with varying degrees of recent success. Pliskova, competing at home, has recorded just one victory in her last three matches, indicating a need for improvement as she looks to harness the support of her local crowd. Known for her powerful serve and aggressive baseline play, Pliskova will aim to dominate on her serve and capitalize on any weaknesses in Alexandrova’s return game.
On the other hand, Alexandrova has struggled even more significantly, securing only one win in her last five outings. Despite her recent challenges, Alexandrova is recognized for her tactical versatility and ability to construct points effectively, which could be crucial against Pliskova’s firepower.
The bookmakers have installed Pliskova as a home underdog at odds of 3.11, while Alexandrova stands at 1.34 as the favorite. Given both players’ recent form, this matchup may hinge on mental resilience and tactical execution. As the match approaches, it remains uncertain which player will emerge victorious, making it a compelling contest to watch.
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| Pliskova 30.1% |
Alexandrova 69.9% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.11 | 1.34 |
Latest Results
| 07.04.26 Karolina Pliskova – Aliaksandra Sasnovich – 2:0 11.02.26 Karolina Pliskova – Karolina Muchova – Pliskova Ka. retired 09.02.26 Amanda Anisimova – Karolina Pliskova – Anisimova A. retired 08.02.26 Solana Sierra – Karolina Pliskova – 0:2 02.02.26 Karolina Pliskova – Anastasia Zakharova – 1:2 |
01.04.26 Yulia Starodubtseva – Ekaterina Alexandrova – Canceled 22.03.26 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Jaqueline Adina Cristian – 1:2 20.03.26 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Lilli Tagger – 2:0 06.03.26 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Talia Gibson – 0:2 17.02.26 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Magda Linette – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.02.23 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Karolina Pliskova – 2:0 07.04.22 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Karolina Pliskova – 2:0 16.06.20 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Karolina Pliskova – 0:2 27.06.19 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Karolina Pliskova – 0:2 01.06.17 Ekaterina Alexandrova – Karolina Pliskova – 1:2 |
Standings
Draw
Singles – Main
1/16-finals
| 1 | Andreeva M. (1) | Bye | |
| 2 | Stephens S. (WC) | Maria T. | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Parks A. | Galfi D. | 0 : 2 |
| 4 | Kraus S. (WC) | Cirstea S. (5) | 0 : 2 |
| 5 | Ostapenko J. (4) | Bye | |
| 6 | Grabher J. | Eala A. | 0 : 2 |
| 7 | Boulter K. | Ruse G. | 0 : 2 |
| 8 | Yastremska D. | Li A. (7) | 2 : 1 |
| 9 | Cristian J. (6) | Korpatsch T. (Q) | 1 : 2 |
| 10 | Potapova A. | Zhang S. | |
| 11 | Badosa P. (WC) | Tagger L. (WC) | 0 : 2 |
| 12 | Bye | Samsonova L. (3) | |
| 13 | Kalinina A. (LL) | Udvardy P. | |
| 14 | Volynets K. (Q) | Vekic D. (Q) | 1 : 2 |
| 15 | Pliskova Ka. | Sasnovich A. (Q) | 2 : 0 |
| 16 | Bye | Alexandrova E. (2) |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Andreeva M. (1) | Stephens S. | |
| 2 | Galfi D. | Cirstea S. (5) | |
| 3 | Ostapenko J. (4) | Eala A. | |
| 4 | Ruse G. | Yastremska D. | |
| 5 | Korpatsch T. | TBD #10 | |
| 6 | Tagger L. | Samsonova L. (3) | |
| 7 | TBD #13 | Vekic D. | |
| 8 | Pliskova Ka. | Alexandrova E. (2) |
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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