Manon Leonard vs Himeno Sakatsume predictions, May 18, 2026

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As the highly anticipated clash approaches at Roland Garros, Manon Leonard faces off against Himeno Sakatsume on May 18, 2026. The match is set to take place on Leonard’s home turf, adding an intriguing layer of competitiveness to the bout.

In terms of recent form, Leonard has struggled, managing to win only 1 of her last 5 matches. This slump may indicate issues with consistency and confidence as she heads into this challenging matchup. Conversely, Sakatsume has been in comparatively better shape, securing victories in 3 of her last 5 outings. Her recent form suggests a level of momentum that could be pivotal in a high-stakes environment like this.

From a tactical perspective, Sakatsume’s solid baseline game and ability to construct points could exploit Leonard’s current vulnerabilities. Leonard will need to leverage her home advantage and find ways to disrupt Sakatsume’s rhythm if she is to turn the tide.

With bookmakers offering odds of 5.5 for Leonard and 1.14 for Sakatsume, expectations lean heavily in favor of the away player. While the predicted scoreline of 0:2 reflects this assessment, the unpredictable nature of tennis always leaves room for surprises. Fans can anticipate an exciting showdown as these two players vie for advancement in this prestigious tournament.

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Leonard 17.2%

Sakatsume 82.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:2

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Latest Results

13.05.26 Sada Nahimana – Manon Leonard – 2:1 06.05.26 Manon Leonard – Robin Montgomery – 1:2 26.04.26 Manon Leonard – Lucie Nguyen Tan – Leonard M. Retired 22.04.26 Britt Du Pree – Manon Leonard – 2:0 21.04.26 Amelia Rajecki – Manon Leonard – 0:2

12.05.26 Shuai Zhang – Himeno Sakatsume – 2:1 09.05.26 Kaitlin Quevedo – Himeno Sakatsume – 2:0 08.05.26 Katarina Zavatska – Himeno Sakatsume – 1:2 07.05.26 Lucie Nguyen Tan – Himeno Sakatsume – 1:2 06.05.26 Yaroslava Bartashevich – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2

Facts

Leonard is ranked WTA: 314. Sakatsume is ranked WTA: 131.

Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.

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

In this match, Sakatsume is the undisputed favorite.

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

Latest Head To Head

12.01.26 Manon Leonard – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/64-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Rakhimova K.	2 : 0
2	Stefanini L. (Q)	Teichmann J.	0 : 2
3	Collins D.	Burrage J.	2 : 0
4	Danilovic O.	Fernandez L. (27)	2 : 0
5	Tauson C. (22)	Linette M.	2 : 1
6	Rus A.	Osorio C.	2 : 1
7	Kvitova P.	Golubic V.	1 : 2
8	Stojanovic N. (RET.) (Q)	Anisimova A. (16)	0 : 1
9	Shnaider D. (11)	Sobolieva A. (Q)	2 : 0
10	Yastremska D.	Aiava D. (WC)	2 : 0
11	Romero Gormaz L. (Q)	Rakotomanga Rajaonah T. (WC)	2 : 0
12	Sherif M.	Samsonova L. (19)	0 : 2
13	Stearns P. (28)	Lys E.	0 : 2
14	Mboko V. (Q)	Sun L.	2 : 0
15	Eala A.	Arango E.	1 : 2
16	Pavlyuchenkova A.	Zheng Q. (8)	0 : 2
17	Paolini J. (4)	Yuan Y.	2 : 1
18	Tomljanovic A.	Joint M.	2 : 0
19	Korpatsch T. (Q)	Starodubtseva Y. (LL)	1 : 2
20	Potapova A.	Noskova L. (29)	2 : 1
21	Vekic D. (18)	Blinkova A.	2 : 1
22	Garcia C.	Pera B.	0 : 2
23	Siegemund L.	Bondar A.	0 : 2
24	Sonmez Z.	Svitolina E. (13)	0 : 2
25	Rybakina E. (12)	Riera J. (Q)	2 : 1
26	Jovic I. (WC)	Zarazua R.	2 : 1
27	Dolehide C.	Minnen G.	2 : 1
28	Kudermetova P.	Ostapenko J. (21)	1 : 2
29	Kostyuk M. (26)	Bejlek S. (Q)	0 : 2
30	Cristian J.	Birrell K.	2 : 0
31	Raducanu E.	Wang Xin.	2 : 1
32	Sramkova R.	Swiatek I. (5)	0 : 2
33	Andreeva M. (6)	Bucsa C.	2 : 0
34	Lamens S.	Krueger A.	0 : 2
35	Volynets K.	Garland J. (Q)	1 : 2
36	Sierra S. (Q)	Putintseva Y. (32)	0 : 2
37	Kasatkina D. (17)	Siniakova K.	2 : 1
38	Jeanjean L. (WC)	Begu I. (RET.)	1 : 1
39	Ruse G.	Kessler M.	2 : 0
40	Osaka N.	Badosa P. (10)	1 : 2
41	Muchova K. (14)	Parks A.	1 : 2
42	Jacquemot E. (WC)	Sakkari M.	2 : 0
43	Avanesyan E.	Kalinina A.	0 : 2
44	Boisson L. (WC)	Mertens E. (24)	2 : 1
45	Frech M. (25)	Jabeur O.	2 : 0
46	Selekhmeteva O. (Q)	Vondrousova M.	0 : 2
47	Carle M. L. (Q)	Li A.	0 : 2
48	Todoni A. A.	Pegula J. (3)	0 : 2
49	Keys M. (7)	Saville D. (Q)	2 : 0
50	Monnet C. (Q)	Boulter K.	1 : 2
51	Wickmayer Y.	Azarenka V.	0 : 2
52	Gracheva V.	Kenin S. (31)	0 : 2
53	Haddad Maia B. (23)	Baptiste H.	1 : 2
54	Hibino N. (Q)	Uchijima M.	2 : 0
55	Parry D. (WC)	Montgomery R.	0 : 2
56	Bouzas Maneiro J.	Navarro E. (9)	2 : 0
57	Krejcikova B. (15)	Maria T.	2 : 0
58	Kudermetova V.	Tomova V.	2 : 0
59	Townsend T. (LL)	Cocciaretto E.	0 : 2
60	Bronzetti L.	Alexandrova E. (20)	0 : 2
61	Kalinskaya A. (30)	Bouzkova M.	0 : 2
62	Kartal S.	Andreeva E.	2 : 0
63	Paquet C. (WC)	Valentova T. (Q)	1 : 2
64	Gadecki O.	Gauff C. (2)	0 : 2

1/32-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Teichmann J.	2 : 0
2	Collins D.	Danilovic O.	1 : 2
3	Tauson C. (22)	Rus A.	2 : 0
4	Golubic V.	Anisimova A. (16)	0 : 2
5	Shnaider D. (11)	Yastremska D.	0 : 2
6	Romero Gormaz L.	Samsonova L. (19)	0 : 2
7	Lys E.	Mboko V.	0 : 2
8	Arango E.	Zheng Q. (8)	0 : 2
9	Paolini J. (4)	Tomljanovic A.	2 : 0
10	Starodubtseva Y.	Potapova A.	2 : 0
11	Vekic D. (18)	Pera B.	1 : 2
12	Bondar A.	Svitolina E. (13)	0 : 2
13	Rybakina E. (12)	Jovic I.	2 : 0
14	Dolehide C.	Ostapenko J. (21)	1 : 2
15	Bejlek S.	Cristian J.	1 : 2
16	Raducanu E.	Swiatek I. (5)	0 : 2
17	Andreeva M. (6)	Krueger A.	2 : 0
18	Garland J.	Putintseva Y. (32)	0 : 2
19	Kasatkina D. (17)	Jeanjean L.	2 : 0
20	Ruse G.	Badosa P. (10)	1 : 2
21	Parks A.	Jacquemot E.	1 : 2
22	Kalinina A.	Boisson L.	0 : 2
23	Frech M. (25)	Vondrousova M.	1 : 2
24	Li A.	Pegula J. (3)	0 : 2
25	Keys M. (7)	Boulter K.	2 : 0
26	Azarenka V.	Kenin S. (31)	0 : 2
27	Baptiste H.	Hibino N.	2 : 0
28	Montgomery R.	Bouzas Maneiro J.	1 : 2
29	Krejcikova B. (15)	Kudermetova V.	0 : 2
30	Cocciaretto E.	Alexandrova E. (20)	0 : 2
31	Bouzkova M.	Kartal S.	2 : 0
32	Valentova T.	Gauff C. (2)	0 : 2

1/16-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Danilovic O.	2 : 0
2	Tauson C. (22)	Anisimova A. (16)	0 : 2
3	Yastremska D.	Samsonova L. (19)	0 : 2
4	Mboko V.	Zheng Q. (8)	0 : 2
5	Paolini J. (4)	Starodubtseva Y.	2 : 0
6	Pera B.	Svitolina E. (13)	0 : 2
7	Rybakina E. (12)	Ostapenko J. (21)	2 : 0
8	Cristian J.	Swiatek I. (5)	0 : 2
9	Andreeva M. (6)	Putintseva Y. (32)	2 : 0
10	Kasatkina D. (17)	Badosa P. (10)	2 : 0
11	Jacquemot E.	Boisson L.	1 : 2
12	Vondrousova M.	Pegula J. (3)	1 : 2
13	Keys M. (7)	Kenin S. (31)	2 : 1
14	Baptiste H.	Bouzas Maneiro J.	2 : 0
15	Kudermetova V.	Alexandrova E. (20)	0 : 2
16	Bouzkova M.	Gauff C. (2)	0 : 2

1/8-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Anisimova A. (16)	2 : 0
2	Samsonova L. (19)	Zheng Q. (8)	1 : 2
3	Paolini J. (4)	Svitolina E. (13)	1 : 2
4	Rybakina E. (12)	Swiatek I. (5)	1 : 2
5	Andreeva M. (6)	Kasatkina D. (17)	2 : 0
6	Boisson L.	Pegula J. (3)	2 : 1
7	Keys M. (7)	Baptiste H.	2 : 0
8	Alexandrova E. (20)	Gauff C. (2)	0 : 2

Quarter-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Zheng Q. (8)	2 : 0
2	Svitolina E. (13)	Swiatek I. (5)	0 : 2
3	Andreeva M. (6)	Boisson L.	0 : 2
4	Keys M. (7)	Gauff C. (2)	1 : 2

Semi-finals

1	Sabalenka A. (1)	Swiatek I. (5)	2 : 1
2	Boisson L.	Gauff C. (2)	0 : 2

Final

1

Sabalenka A. (1)

Gauff C. (2)

1 : 2

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