Madison Keys vs Nikola Bartunkova predictions, May 09, 2026

May 08, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Keys

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As Madison Keys prepares to face Nikola Bartunkova in the WTA Roma on May 9, 2026, both players enter the match with contrasting recent performances that could impact the outcome. Keys, playing at home, has managed to secure victories in 2 of her last 5 matches, showcasing her powerful serve and aggressive baseline game. However, inconsistencies have crept into her game, which could affect her confidence against a rising opponent.

On the other hand, Bartunkova enters the match with a stronger recent form, having won 3 of her last 5 encounters. Known for her tactical adaptability and resilience on the court, Bartunkova will aim to exploit Keys’ occasional vulnerability under pressure. This match presents a significant challenge for both players, as Keys must leverage her home advantage while Bartunkova seeks to capitalize on her current momentum.

Bookmaker odds reflect this dynamic, with Keys favored at 1.42 compared to Bartunkova’s 2.92, translating to a probability model predicting a 66.4% chance of a home victory. However, the unpredictable nature of tennis ensures no outcome is guaranteed. Thus, spectators can expect a compelling showdown between these two talented athletes.

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Keys
67.3%		 Bartunkova
32.7%

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Latest Results

08.05.26 Madison Keys – Peyton Stearns – 2:1
24.04.26 Madison Keys – Shuai Zhang – Canceled
04.04.26 Madison Keys – Yulia Starodubtseva – 0:2
03.04.26 Madison Keys – Belinda Bencic – 0:2
02.04.26 Madison Keys – Anna Bondar – 2:0		 08.05.26 Tyra Caterina Grant – Nikola Bartunkova – 1:2
05.05.26 Anastasia Potapova – Nikola Bartunkova – 2:1
04.05.26 Ashlyn Krueger – Nikola Bartunkova – 0:2
21.04.26 Nikola Bartunkova – Alina Charaeva – 1:2
20.04.26 Nikola Bartunkova – Katarzyna Kawa – 2:1

Facts

  • Keys is ranked WTA: 19. Bartunkova is ranked WTA: 94.
  • Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Bartunkova may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Keys is seen as the favorite.
  • Recently, the players have not faced each other.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Krejcikova B. Jacquemot E. 2 : 0
    3 Linette M. Maria T. 0 : 2
    4 Bye Cirstea S. (26)
    5 Tauson C. (18) Bye
    6 Marcinko P. Oliynykova O. 0 : 2
    7 Zakharova A. Yastremska D. 2 : 1
    8 Bye Noskova L. (13)
    9 Bencic B. (12) Bye
    10 Kenin S. Andreescu B. (WC) 0 : 2
    11 Siniakova K. Boisson L. 2 : 0
    12 Bye Kalinskaya A. (22)
    13 Bucsa C. (30) Bye
    14 Bondar A. Zheng Q. 1 : 2
    15 Stefanini L. (WC) Ostapenko J. 0 : 2
    16 Bye Ruse G. (LL)
    17 Gauff C. (3) Bye
    18 Putintseva Y. Valentova T. 0 : 2
    19 Sierra S. Korpatsch T. (Q) 2 : 0
    20 Bye Kalinina A. (Q)
    21 Bouzkova M. (24) Bye
    22 Townsend T. (Q) Brancaccio N. (WC) 2 : 0
    23 Kessler M. Bronzetti L. (WC) 2 : 1
    24 Bye Jovic I. (16)
    25 Paolini J. (9) Bye
    26 Jeanjean L. (Q) Haddad Maia B. 2 : 0
    27 Udvardy P. Korneeva A. (Q) 2 : 0
    28 Bye Mertens E. (21)
    29 Joint M. (29) Bye
    30 Golubic V. Urgesi F. (Q) 2 : 0
    31 Ruzic A. Rakhimova K. 2 : 1
    32 Bye Andreeva M. (8)
    33 Pegula J. (5) Bye
    34 Sonmez Z. Ruggeri J. (WC) 2 : 1
    35 Selekhmeteva O. Masarova R. (Q) 1 : 2
    36 Bye Fernandez L. (25)
    37 Samsonova L. (20) Bye
    38 Li A. Zhang S. 2 : 1
    39 Galfi D. (Q) Potapova A. (Q) 1 : 2
    40 Bye Muchova K. (11)
    41 Osaka N. (15) Bye
    42 Boulter K. Lys E. 1 : 2
    43 Trevisan M. (WC) Gibson T. 1 : 2
    44 Bye Shnaider D. (19)
    45 Navarro E. (28) Bye
    46 Cocciaretto E. Kraus S. (Q) 2 : 0
    47 McNally C. Kasatkina D. 2 : 0
    48 Bye Swiatek I. (4)
    49 Svitolina E. (7) Bye
    50 Basiletti N. (Q) Tomljanovic A. (LL) 2 : 0
    51 Starodubtseva Y. Waltert S. (Q) 1 : 2
    52 Bye Baptiste H. (32)
    53 Keys M. (17) Bye
    54 Stearns P. Tjen J. 2 : 0
    55 Pigato L. (WC) Grant T. C. (WC) 1 : 2
    56 Bye Bartunkova N. (LL)
    57 Alexandrova E. (14) Bye
    58 Siegemund L. Bejlek S. 2 : 0
    59 Pliskova Ka. Bouzas Maneiro J. 2 : 1
    60 Bye Cristian J. (33)
    61 Wang Xin. (31) Bye
    62 Eala A. Frech M. 2 : 1
    63 Tagger L. (LL) Sakkari M. 1 : 2
    64 Bye Rybakina E. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Krejcikova B. 2 : 0
    2 Maria T. Cirstea S. (26) 0 : 2
    3 Tauson C. (RET.) (18) Oliynykova O. 0 : 1
    4 Zakharova A. Noskova L. (13) 0 : 2
    5 Bencic B. (12) Andreescu B. 2 : 0
    6 Siniakova K. Kalinskaya A. (22) 1 : 2
    7 Bucsa C. (30) Zheng Q. 0 : 2
    8 Ostapenko J. Ruse G. 2 : 1
    9 Gauff C. (3) Valentova T. 2 : 0
    10 Sierra S. Kalinina A. 2 : 0
    11 Bouzkova M. (24) Townsend T. 0 : 2
    12 Kessler M. Jovic I. (16) 0 : 2
    13 Paolini J. (9) Jeanjean L. 2 : 1
    14 Udvardy P. Mertens E. (21) 0 : 2
    15 Joint M. (29) Golubic V. 0 : 2
    16 Ruzic A. Andreeva M. (8) 0 : 2
    17 Pegula J. (5) Sonmez Z. 2 : 0
    18 Masarova R. Fernandez L. (25)
    19 Samsonova L. (20) Li A. 2 : 0
    20 Potapova A. Muchova K. (11) 2 : 0
    21 Osaka N. (15) Lys E. 2 : 1
    22 Gibson T. Shnaider D. (19) 1 : 2
    23 Navarro E. (28) Cocciaretto E. 0 : 2
    24 McNally C. Swiatek I. (4) 1 : 2
    25 Svitolina E. (7) Basiletti N. 2 : 0
    26 Waltert S. Baptiste H. (32) 1 : 2
    27 Keys M. (17) Stearns P. 2 : 1
    28 Grant T. C. Bartunkova N. 1 : 2
    29 Alexandrova E. (14) Siegemund L. 1 : 2
    30 Pliskova Ka. Cristian J. (33) 2 : 1
    31 Wang Xin. (31) Eala A. 0 : 2
    32 Sakkari M. Rybakina E. (2) 0 : 2

    1/16-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Cirstea S. (26)
    2 Oliynykova O. Noskova L. (13)
    3 Bencic B. (12) Kalinskaya A. (22)
    4 Zheng Q. Ostapenko J.
    5 Gauff C. (3) Sierra S.
    6 Townsend T. Jovic I. (16)
    7 Paolini J. (9) Mertens E. (21)
    8 Golubic V. Andreeva M. (8)
    9 Pegula J. (5) TBD #18
    10 Samsonova L. (20) Potapova A.
    11 Osaka N. (15) Shnaider D. (19)
    12 Cocciaretto E. Swiatek I. (4)
    13 Svitolina E. (7) Baptiste H. (32)
    14 Keys M. (17) Bartunkova N.
    15 Siegemund L. Pliskova Ka.
    16 Eala A. Rybakina E. (2)

    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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