Elina Svitolina vs Nikola Bartunkova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Round of 16
by Paul Hassall ·
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Elina Svitolina meets Nikola Bartunkova in the round of 16 in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Elina Svitolina vs Nikola Bartunkova prediction
Elina Svitolina dropped just three games as she swept into the round of 16 in Rome.
The two-time former champion romped to a 6-1 6-2 victory over Hailey Baptiste.
The Ukrainian will now be a major favourite against Nikola Bartunkova, who upset 17th seed Madison Keys by a 6-3 1-6 6-4 scoreline.
The lucky loser sits at 94 in the world and has played freely since being given a surprise reprieve, but Svitolina is so consistent right now, she won’t give up the opportunities and cheap points that Keys handed the underdog, and with that in mind we see Elina winning in two.
Elina Svitolina vs Nikola Bartunkova tip: Elina Svitolina to win 2-0
