Sinja Kraus vs Celine Naef predictions, May 18, 2026

May 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

WTA Roland Garros, Stade Roland-Garros (Paris) on Monday,

Kraus

Celine Naef

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**Match Preview: Sinja Kraus vs. Celine Naef (WTA Roland Garros)**
**Date:** May 18, 2026
**Venue:** Home Court of Sinja Kraus

As the WTA Roland Garros approaches, the matchup between Sinja Kraus and Celine Naef presents an intriguing battle on the clay courts. Both players arrive with identical recent forms, having secured 2 wins each in their last 5 matches, indicating a competitive contest ahead.

Kraus, playing in her home environment, may leverage her familiarity with the court surface, which can often be pivotal during high-pressure situations. Her tactical strength lies in her aggressive baseline play and ability to construct points methodically, which could prove advantageous against Naef.

Meanwhile, Naef, known for her resilience and counter-punching skills, has shown an ability to adapt her strategy mid-match, often turning adversity into opportunity. This tactical versatility will be essential in navigating the unique challenges presented by Kraus on her home turf.

Bookmakers currently favor Kraus, with odds of 1.67 against Naef’s 2.1, reflecting a slight edge in the betting markets. Our model predicts a 50.8% chance of a home victory, underscoring the tight nature of this contest. While a predicted score of 2:0 suggests a decisive win for Kraus, the reality on the court may unfold in unexpected ways. As both players bring their strengths to the match, fans can anticipate a thrilling clash with no guaranteed outcomes.

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Kraus
55.7%		 Naef
44.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:0

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Latest Results

06.05.26 Elisabaetta Cocciaretto – Sinja Kraus – 2:0
05.05.26 Elena Gabriela Ruse – Sinja Kraus – 0:2
04.05.26 Dominika Salkova – Sinja Kraus – 0:2
01.05.26 Jeline Vandromme – Sinja Kraus – 2:1
30.04.26 Elina Avanesyan – Sinja Kraus – Kraus S. Walkover		 13.05.26 Celine Naef – Luisina Giovannini – 0:2
12.05.26 Celine Naef – Martina Okalova – 2:0
30.04.26 Celine Naef – Anna Blinkova – 1:2
28.04.26 Yaroslava Bartashevich – Celine Naef – 0:2
28.04.26 Polina Kudermetova – Celine Naef – Canceled

Facts

  • Kraus is ranked WTA: 103. Naef is ranked WTA: 216.
  • Both players are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Naef may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both players are almost equally likely to win.
  • In recent times, the players did not meet on the field.

    • 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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