Karolina Pliskova vs Sinja Kraus predictions, Apr 22, 2026

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### Match Preview: Karolina Pliskova vs. Sinja Kraus

On April 22, 2026, Karolina Pliskova will face off against Sinja Kraus in an exciting WTA matchup in Madrid. Pliskova, known for her powerful serves and aggressive baseline play, will have the advantage of playing at home, which may bolster her confidence and performance. She has recently shown improved form, securing victories in 2 of her last 3 matches, suggesting a return to competitive strength.

Conversely, Sinja Kraus brings momentum into this contest, boasting an impressive record with 4 wins in her last 5 matches. Her game is characterized by solid court coverage and a strategic approach, often capitalizing on opponents’ errors. This blend of recent success and tactical efficiency could challenge Pliskova’s rhythm throughout the match.

The bookmakers view this match as relatively close, offering odds of 1.59 for Pliskova as the home favorite against Kraus at 2.34. While Pliskova’s experience may play a crucial role, Kraus’s current form could prove decisive. As both players possess distinct advantages, fans can anticipate a highly competitive showdown with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Pliskova 59.4%

Kraus 40.6%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.64		2.38	Watch and Bet
	1.59		2.34

Latest Results

10.04.26 Donna Vekic – Karolina Pliskova – 2:0 09.04.26 Karolina Pliskova – Ekaterina Alexandrova – 2:0 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

21.04.26 Anastasia Potapova – Sinja Kraus – 1:2 20.04.26 Martina Trevisan – Sinja Kraus – 0:2 19.04.26 Maja Chwalinska – Sinja Kraus – 2:0 18.04.26 Petra Marcinko – Sinja Kraus – 1:2 17.04.26 Darja Semenistaja – Sinja Kraus – 0:2

Facts

Pliskova is ranked WTA: 197. Kraus is ranked WTA: 104.

Kraus is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Kraus may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Pliskova could have a small edge in this match.

In the last 1 head-to-head match, Pliskova won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 2:0.

Latest Head To Head

06.02.24 Karolina Pliskova – Sinja Kraus – 2:0

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/64-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Bye
2	Stearns P.	Boisson L.	2 : 0
3	Uchijima M.	(Q/LL)
4	Bye	Cristian J. (29)
5	Bouzkova M. (23)	Bye
6	(Q/LL)	Rakhimova K.
7	Zakharova A.	Osorio C.	0 : 2
8	Bye	Osaka N. (14)
9	Bencic B. (11)	Bye
10	Marcinko P.	Jimenez Kasintseva V. (WC)	2 : 0
11	Haddad Maia B.	Bouzas Maneiro J.	0 : 2
12	Bye	Shnaider D. (18)
13	Baptiste H. (30)	Bye
14	Quevedo K. (WC)	Williams V. (WC)	2 : 0
15	Siegemund L.	Begu I.	2 : 0
16	Bye	Paolini J. (8)
17	Swiatek I. (4)	Bye
18	(Q/LL)	Kasatkina D.
19	(Q/LL)	Cocciaretto E.
20	Bye	Li A. (31)
21	Fernandez L. (24)	Bye
22	Badosa P. (WC)	Grabher J.	1 : 2
23	Montgomery R. (WC)	Linette M.	0 : 2
24	Bye	Jovic I. (15)
25	Andreeva M. (9)	Bye
26	(Q/LL)	Birrell K.
27	(Q/LL)	Tomljanovic A.
28	Bye	Kalinskaya A. (22)
29	Wang Xin. (28)	Bye
30	Maria T.	Samson L. (WC)	0 : 2
31	Bondar A.	Golubic V.	2 : 0
32	Bye	Svitolina E. (7)
33	Pegula J. (5)	Bye
34	Townsend T.	Boulter K.
35	Putintseva Y.	Valentova T.
36	Bye	Kostyuk M. (26)
37	Tauson C. (17)	Bye
38	Frech M.	Siniakova K.
39	McNally C.	(Q/LL)
40	Bye	Mboko V. (10)
41	Noskova L. (13)	Bye
42	Gibson T.	Arango E. (WC)
43	Tjen J.	(Q/LL)
44	Bye	Samsonova L. (20)
45	Cirstea S. (25)	Bye
46	Jacquemot E.	(Q/LL)
47	Selekhmeteva O.	(Q/LL)
48	Bye	Gauff C. (3)
49	Anisimova A. (6)	Bye
50	Yastremska D.	Sierra S.
51	Sonmez Z.	Martinez Cirez C. (WC)
52	Bye	Bucsa C. (27)
53	Mertens E. (19)	Bye
54	(Q/LL)	Eala A.
55	Pliskova Ka.	(Q/LL)
56	Bye	Sakkari M. (33)
57	Keys M. (16)	Bye
58	Zhang S.	Lys E.
59	Oliynykova O.	(Q/LL)
60	Bye	Ostapenko J. (21)
61	Zheng Q. (32)	Bye
62	Krueger A.	Kenin S.
63	Ruse G.	Ruzic A.
64	Bye	Rybakina E. (2)

1/32-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Stearns P.
2	TBD #3	Cristian J. (29)
3	Bouzkova M. (23)	TBD #6
4	Osorio C.	Osaka N. (14)
5	Bencic B. (11)	Marcinko P.
6	Bouzas Maneiro J.	Shnaider D. (18)
7	Baptiste H. (30)	Quevedo K.
8	Siegemund L.	Paolini J. (8)
9	Swiatek I. (4)	TBD #18
10	TBD #19	Li A. (31)
11	Fernandez L. (24)	Grabher J.
12	Linette M.	Jovic I. (15)
13	Andreeva M. (9)	TBD #26
14	TBD #27	Kalinskaya A. (22)
15	Wang Xin. (28)	Samson L.
16	Bondar A.	Svitolina E. (7)
17	Pegula J. (5)	TBD #34
18	TBD #35	Kostyuk M. (26)
19	Tauson C. (17)	TBD #38
20	TBD #39	Mboko V. (10)
21	Noskova L. (13)	TBD #42
22	TBD #43	Samsonova L. (20)
23	Cirstea S. (25)	TBD #46
24	TBD #47	Gauff C. (3)
25	Anisimova A. (6)	TBD #50
26	TBD #51	Bucsa C. (27)
27	Mertens E. (19)	TBD #54
28	TBD #55	Sakkari M. (33)
29	Keys M. (16)	TBD #58
30	TBD #59	Ostapenko J. (21)
31	Zheng Q. (32)	TBD #62
32	TBD #63	Rybakina E. (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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