Simona Waltert vs Himeno Sakatsume predictions, Mar 01, 2026

Mar 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the WTA Indian Wells approaches, Simona Waltert faces off against Himeno Sakatsume in a highly anticipated clash. Taking place on March 1, 2026, at Waltert’s home venue, this matchup spotlights two players with similar recent performances, each securing victories in 2 of their last 5 matches.

Waltert, known for her aggressive baseline play and powerful serve, will likely look to dominate the points from the start. Her home-court advantage may provide an additional boost, enhancing her confidence and performance level. Conversely, Sakatsume, with her strategic shot placement and quick court coverage, poses a significant threat. Her ability to counter Waltert’s power could be pivotal in this encounter.

Current bookmakers favor Waltert with odds of 1.69 compared to Sakatsume’s 2.03, reflecting a slight edge for the home player. According to model predictions, Waltert holds a 51.3% probability of winning, while Sakatsume trails closely at 48.7%.

Overall, this matchup promises to be competitive, with both players capable of capitalizing on any weaknesses. Fans can expect an engaging showdown, though no outcomes are guaranteed.

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Waltert
54.6%		 Sakatsume
45.4%

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Latest Results

06.02.26 Sonay Kartal – Simona Waltert – 2:1
03.02.26 Clara Tauson – Simona Waltert – 2:0
02.02.26 Darya Kasatkina – Simona Waltert – 1:2
01.02.26 Katarzyna Piter – Simona Waltert – 0:2
31.01.26 Arina Rodionova – Simona Waltert – Rodionova Ar. retired		 21.02.26 Claire Liu – Himeno Sakatsume – 2:1
28.01.26 Himeno Sakatsume – Alexandra Eala – 0:2
27.01.26 Nao Hibino – Himeno Sakatsume – 0:2
17.01.26 Caty McNally – Himeno Sakatsume – 2:0
14.01.26 Marina Bassols Ribera – Himeno Sakatsume – 1:2

Facts

  • Waltert is ranked WTA: 83. Sakatsume is ranked WTA: 135.
  • Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Waltert may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both players in this match.
  • Recently, there has been no match between the players.

    • Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bye
    2 Blinkova A. Kessler M. 0 : 2
    3 Kalinina A. Bronzetti L. 0 : 2
    4 Bye Frech M. (30)
    5 Alexandrova E. (20) Bye
    6 Liu C. (Q) Kudermetova P. 0 : 2
    7 Kartal S. (LL) Lepchenko V. (Q) 2 : 0
    8 Bye Haddad Maia B. (16)
    9 Kasatkina D. (12) Bye
    10 Inglis M. Kenin S. 0 : 2
    11 Tomljanovic A. (RET.) (Q) McNally C. 0 : 1
    12 Bye Samsonova L. (24)
    13 Fernandez L. (27) Bye
    14 Kudermetova V. Cristian J. 0 : 2
    15 Jovic I. (WC) Grabher J. 2 : 1
    16 Bye Paolini J. (6)
    17 Gauff C. (3) Bye
    18 Raducanu E. Uchijima M. 0 : 2
    19 Danilovic O. Tomova V. 0 : 2
    20 Bye Sakkari M. (29)
    21 Anisimova A. (17) Bye
    22 Bencic B. (WC) Maria T. 2 : 0
    23 Parks A. (WC) Kalinskaya A. 2 : 0
    24 Bye Shnaider D. (13)
    25 Navarro E. (10) Bye
    26 Cirstea S. Joint M. (Q) 2 : 0
    27 Davis L. Avanesyan E. 0 : 2
    28 Bye Vekic D. (19)
    29 Mertens E. (28) Bye
    30 Golubic V. (Q) Birrell K. (Q) 0 : 2
    31 Bouzas Maneiro J. Potapova A. 1 : 2
    32 Bye Keys M. (5)
    33 Rybakina E. (7) Bye
    34 Bouzkova M. Lamens S. 1 : 2
    35 Begu I. Li A. 2 : 1
    36 Bye Boulter K. (25)
    37 Tauson C. (22) Bye
    38 Osorio C. Osaka N. 2 : 0
    39 Kvitova P. (WC) Gracheva V. 1 : 2
    40 Bye Andreeva M. (9)
    41 Collins D. (14) Bye
    42 Baptiste H. (Q) Osuigwe W. (Q) 2 : 0
    43 Krueger A. Volynets K. 2 : 1
    44 Bye Svitolina E. (23)
    45 Ostapenko J. (26) Bye
    46 Sherif M. Wang Xin. 0 : 2
    47 Stearns P. Linette M. 1 : 2
    48 Bye Pegula J. (4)
    49 Zheng Q. (8) Bye
    50 Ngounoue C. (Q) Azarenka V. 0 : 2
    51 Sramkova R. Sun L. 1 : 2
    52 Bye Noskova L. (31)
    53 Kostyuk M. (18) Bye
    54 Niemeier J. (Q) Montgomery R. (WC) 1 : 2
    55 Rakhimova K. Dolehide C. (WC) 0 : 2
    56 Bye Lys E. (LL)
    57 Muchova K. (15) Bye
    58 Zarazua R. (RET.) Cocciaretto E. 0 : 1
    59 Carle M. L. (Q) Siniakova K. 0 : 2
    60 Bye Putintseva Y. (21)
    61 Jabeur O. (32) Bye
    62 Yastremska D. Yuan Y. 2 : 0
    63 Garcia C. Pera B. (WC) 2 : 0
    64 Bye Swiatek I. (2)

    1/32-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Kessler M. 2 : 0
    2 Bronzetti L. Frech M. (30) 2 : 0
    3 Alexandrova E. (20) Kudermetova P. 0 : 2
    4 Kartal S. Haddad Maia B. (16) 2 : 0
    5 Kasatkina D. (12) Kenin S. 2 : 1
    6 McNally C. Samsonova L. (24) 0 : 2
    7 Fernandez L. (27) Cristian J. 1 : 2
    8 Jovic I. Paolini J. (6) 1 : 2
    9 Gauff C. (3) Uchijima M. 2 : 1
    10 Tomova V. Sakkari M. (29) 0 : 2
    11 Anisimova A. (17) Bencic B. 1 : 2
    12 Parks A. Shnaider D. (13) 0 : 2
    13 Navarro E. (10) Cirstea S. 2 : 1
    14 Avanesyan E. Vekic D. (19) 0 : 2
    15 Mertens E. (28) Birrell K. 2 : 0
    16 Potapova A. Keys M. (5) 0 : 2
    17 Rybakina E. (7) Lamens S. 2 : 0
    18 Begu I. Boulter K. (25) 1 : 2
    19 Tauson C. (22) Osorio C. 2 : 0
    20 Gracheva V. Andreeva M. (9) 0 : 2
    21 Collins D. (14) Baptiste H. 2 : 1
    22 Krueger A. Svitolina E. (23) 1 : 2
    23 Ostapenko J. (26) Wang Xin. 0 : 2
    24 Linette M. Pegula J. (4) 0 : 2
    25 Zheng Q. (8) Azarenka V. 2 : 0
    26 Sun L. Noskova L. (31) 2 : 0
    27 Kostyuk M. (18) Montgomery R. 2 : 0
    28 Dolehide C. Lys E. 2 : 0
    29 Muchova K. (15) Cocciaretto E. 2 : 0
    30 Siniakova K. Putintseva Y. (21) 2 : 0
    31 Jabeur O. (32) Yastremska D. 0 : 2
    32 Garcia C. Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    1/16-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Bronzetti L. 2 : 0
    2 Kudermetova P. Kartal S. 0 : 2
    3 Kasatkina D. (12) Samsonova L. (24) 1 : 2
    4 Cristian J. Paolini J. (6) 1 : 2
    5 Gauff C. (3) Sakkari M. (29) 2 : 0
    6 Bencic B. Shnaider D. (13) 2 : 0
    7 Navarro E. (10) Vekic D. (19) 0 : 2
    8 Mertens E. (28) Keys M. (5) 1 : 2
    9 Rybakina E. (7) Boulter K. (25) 2 : 0
    10 Tauson C. (22) Andreeva M. (9) 0 : 2
    11 Collins D. (14) Svitolina E. (23) 0 : 2
    12 Wang Xin. Pegula J. (4) 0 : 2
    13 Zheng Q. (8) Sun L. 2 : 0
    14 Kostyuk M. (18) Dolehide C. 2 : 0
    15 Muchova K. (15) Siniakova K. 2 : 0
    16 Yastremska D. Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    1/8-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Kartal S. 2 : 0
    2 Samsonova L. (24) Paolini J. (6) 2 : 0
    3 Gauff C. (3) Bencic B. 1 : 2
    4 Vekic D. (19) Keys M. (5) 1 : 2
    5 Rybakina E. (7) Andreeva M. (9) 0 : 2
    6 Svitolina E. (23) Pegula J. (4) 2 : 1
    7 Zheng Q. (8) Kostyuk M. (18) 2 : 0
    8 Muchova K. (15) Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    Quarter-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Samsonova L. (24) 2 : 0
    2 Bencic B. Keys M. (5) 0 : 2
    3 Andreeva M. (9) Svitolina E. (23) 2 : 0
    4 Zheng Q. (8) Swiatek I. (2) 0 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Keys M. (5) 2 : 0
    2 Andreeva M. (9) Swiatek I. (2) 2 : 1

    Final

    1 Sabalenka A. (1) Andreeva M. (9) 1 : 2

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