Madison Keys vs Peyton Stearns predictions, May 08, 2026

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In an intriguing matchup at the WTA Roma on May 8, 2026, Madison Keys will take on Peyton Stearns in what promises to be a competitive contest. Playing at home, Keys brings the advantage of familiar conditions and prior experience on this surface, which has historically complemented her aggressive baseline game and powerful serve.

Both players enter this match with similar recent form, each having secured 2 victories in their last 5 matches. Keys, known for her ability to dictate play with powerful forehands, will likely aim to capitalize on her strengths by taking control of rallies early. Conversely, Stearns, displaying resilience and tactical versatility, will seek to leverage her speed and court coverage to counter Keys’ aggressive style.

Current bookmaker odds favor Keys at 1.35 compared to Stearns at 2.85, reflecting a consensus of confidence in the home player. Our model predicts a 62.1% probability of a win for Keys, with Stearns sitting at 37.9%. While Keys may seemingly have the edge, the outcomes in tennis can be unpredictable, making this a must-watch match for fans and bettors alike.

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Keys 67.9%

Stearns 32.1%

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	1.35		2.85	Watch and Bet

Latest Results

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 01.04.26 Madison Keys – Donna Vekic – 2:0

06.05.26 Peyton Stearns – Janice Tjen – 2:0 28.04.26 Aliona Bolsova Zadoinov – Peyton Stearns – 2:1 23.04.26 Aryna Sabalenka – Peyton Stearns – 2:0 21.04.26 Peyton Stearns – Lois Boisson – 2:0 02.04.26 Peyton Stearns – McCartney Kessler – 1:2

Facts

Keys is ranked WTA: 17. Stearns is ranked WTA: 49.

Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.

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

In this match, Keys is the team to beat.

In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Keys won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 1:2. (average 0.5:1).

Latest Head To Head

10.05.25 Madison Keys – Peyton Stearns – 1:2 08.08.24 Peyton Stearns – Madison Keys – Stearns P. retired

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	Anisimova A. (6)
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)
36	Bye	Fernandez L. (25)
37	Samsonova L. (20)	Bye
38	Li A.	Zhang S.	2 : 1
39	Galfi D. (Q)	Potapova A. (Q)
40	Bye	Muchova K. (11)
41	Osaka N. (15)	Bye
42	Boulter K.	Lys E.
43	Trevisan M. (WC)	Gibson T.	1 : 2
44	Bye	Shnaider D. (19)
45	Navarro E. (28)	Bye
46	Cocciaretto E.	Kraus S. (Q)
47	McNally C.	Kasatkina D.
48	Bye	Swiatek I. (4)
49	Svitolina E. (7)	Bye
50	Basiletti N. (Q)	Tomljanovic A. (LL)
51	Starodubtseva Y.	Waltert S. (Q)
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	Mboko V. (10)
57	Alexandrova E. (14)	Bye
58	Siegemund L.	Bejlek S.	2 : 0
59	Pliskova Ka.	Bouzas Maneiro J.
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	Maria T.	Cirstea S. (26)
3	Tauson C. (18)	Oliynykova O.
4	Zakharova A.	Noskova L. (13)
5	Bencic B. (12)	Andreescu B.
6	Siniakova K.	Kalinskaya A. (22)
7	Bucsa C. (30)	Zheng Q.
8	Ostapenko J.	Anisimova A. (6)
9	Gauff C. (3)	Valentova T.
10	Sierra S.	Kalinina A.
11	Bouzkova M. (24)	Townsend T.
12	Kessler M.	Jovic I. (16)
13	Paolini J. (9)	Jeanjean L.
14	Udvardy P.	Mertens E. (21)
15	Joint M. (29)	Golubic V.
16	Ruzic A.	Andreeva M. (8)
17	Pegula J. (5)	Sonmez Z.
18	TBD #35	Fernandez L. (25)
19	Samsonova L. (20)	Li A.
20	TBD #39	Muchova K. (11)
21	Osaka N. (15)	TBD #42
22	Gibson T.	Shnaider D. (19)
23	Navarro E. (28)	TBD #46
24	TBD #47	Swiatek I. (4)
25	Svitolina E. (7)	TBD #50
26	TBD #51	Baptiste H. (32)
27	Keys M. (17)	Stearns P.
28	Grant T. C.	Mboko V. (10)
29	Alexandrova E. (14)	Siegemund L.
30	TBD #59	Cristian J. (33)
31	Wang Xin. (31)	Eala A.
32	Sakkari M.	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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