Madison Keys vs Shuai Zhang predictions, Apr 24, 2026

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On April 23, 2026, Madison Keys is set to face Shuai Zhang in an intriguing matchup at the WTA Madrid event. Playing on home soil provides Keys with an advantage, and her recent form—claiming victory in 2 of her last 5 matches—suggests a level of competitiveness. In contrast, Shuai Zhang has struggled recently, winning just 1 of her last 5 encounters, indicating a challenging phase for the Chinese player.

Keys is known for her aggressive baseline play and powerful serve, elements that could trouble Zhang if she finds her rhythm early in the match. On the other hand, Zhang has a reputation for her tactical gameplay and ability to adapt, often employing topspin and finesse to disrupt her opponents. However, her recent results may hinder her confidence, potentially impacting her performance against a familiar and formidable opponent.

Bookmakers favor Keys with odds reflecting her home advantage (1.24), while Zhang stands at 4.01. The predicted final score suggests a straightforward match for Keys, likely finishing 2:0. While Keys is anticipated to leverage her strengths effectively, the outcome remains unpredictable, relying on both players’ form on the day.

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Keys 76.4%

Zhang 23.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.25		4
	1.26		4.17	Watch and Bet
	1.24		4.01

Latest Results

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 22.03.26 Qinwen Zheng – Madison Keys – 2:1

22.04.26 Shuai Zhang – Eva Lys – 2:0 15.04.26 Shuai Zhang – Linda Noskova – 1:2 08.04.26 Anastasia Potapova – Shuai Zhang – 2:0 31.03.26 Shuai Zhang – Yulia Starodubtseva – 0:2 17.03.26 Shuai Zhang – Sorana Cirstea – 0:2

Facts

Keys is ranked WTA: 17. Zhang is ranked WTA: 65.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Keys won 1.

Keys has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).

Zhang‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

Zhang 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.

In the last 6 head-to-head matches, Keys won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 6:8. (average 1:1.3).

Latest Head To Head

01.08.22 Shuai Zhang – Madison Keys – 0:2 04.08.21 Shuai Zhang – Madison Keys – 2:0 28.09.20 Shuai Zhang – Madison Keys – 2:0 25.01.16 Madison Keys – Shuai Zhang – 1:2 25.02.14 Madison Keys – Shuai Zhang – 1:2

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/64-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Bye
2	Stearns P.	Boisson L.	2 : 0
3	Uchijima M.	Starodubtseva Y. (Q/LL)	1 : 2
4	Bye	Cristian J. (29)
5	Bouzkova M. (23)	Bye
6	Kalinina A. (Q/LL)	Rakhimova K.	2 : 1
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	Snigur D. (Q/LL)	Kasatkina D.	2 : 1
19	Parks A. (Q/LL)	Cocciaretto E.	2 : 0
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	Udvardy P. (Q/LL)	Birrell K.	2 : 1
27	Galfi D. (Q/LL)	Tomljanovic A.	2 : 0
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.	2 : 1
36	Bye	Kostyuk M. (26)
37	Tauson C. (17)	Bye
38	Kalieva E.	Siniakova K.
39	McNally C.	Volynets K. (Q/LL)
40	Bye	Mboko V. (10)
41	Noskova L. (13)	Bye
42	Gibson T.	Arango E. (WC)	0 : 2
43	Tjen J.	Charaeva A. (Q/LL)	2 : 0
44	Bye	Samsonova L. (20)
45	Cirstea S. (25)	Bye
46	Jacquemot E.	Grant T. C. (Q/LL)
47	Selekhmeteva O.	Jeanjean L. (Q/LL)
48	Bye	Gauff C. (3)
49	Frech M. (34)	Bye
50	Yastremska D.	Sierra S.	0 : 2
51	Sonmez Z.	Martinez Cirez C. (WC)	2 : 0
52	Bye	Bucsa C. (27)
53	Mertens E. (19)	Bye
54	Pavlyuchenkova A. (Q/LL)	Eala A.	0 : 2
55	Pliskova Ka.	Kraus S. (Q/LL)
56	Bye	Sakkari M. (33)
57	Keys M. (16)	Bye
58	Zhang S.	Lys E.	2 : 0
59	Oliynykova O.	Waltert S. (Q/LL)
60	Bye	Ostapenko J. (21)
61	Zheng Q. (32)	Bye
62	Krueger A.	Kenin S.
63	Ruse G.	Ruzic A.	2 : 1
64	Bye	Rybakina E. (2)

1/32-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Stearns P.
2	Starodubtseva Y.	Cristian J. (29)
3	Bouzkova M. (23)	Kalinina A.
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)	Snigur D.
10	Parks A.	Li A. (31)
11	Fernandez L. (24)	Grabher J.
12	Linette M.	Jovic I. (15)
13	Andreeva M. (9)	Udvardy P.
14	Galfi D.	Kalinskaya A. (22)
15	Wang Xin. (28)	Samson L.
16	Bondar A.	Svitolina E. (7)
17	Pegula J. (5)	TBD #34
18	Putintseva Y.	Kostyuk M. (26)
19	Tauson C. (17)	TBD #38
20	TBD #39	Mboko V. (10)
21	Noskova L. (13)	Arango E.
22	Tjen J.	Samsonova L. (20)
23	Cirstea S. (25)	TBD #46
24	TBD #47	Gauff C. (3)
25	Frech M. (34)	Sierra S.
26	Sonmez Z.	Bucsa C. (27)
27	Mertens E. (19)	Eala A.
28	TBD #55	Sakkari M. (33)
29	Keys M. (16)	Zhang S.
30	TBD #59	Ostapenko J. (21)
31	Zheng Q. (32)	TBD #62
32	Ruse G.	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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