Kamilla Rakhimova vs Venus Williams Preview & Prediction | 2026 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | First Round
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
Kamilla Rakhimova takes on Venus Williams in the first-round of the Canadian Open.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Kamilla Rakhimova vs Venus Williams ticket information
Kamilla Rakhimova vs Venus Williams prediction
Kamilla Rakhimova’s poor season continued last week as she was beaten by Heather Watson in the first qualifying stage of the Washington Open. She has just one quarter-final appearance this season, and that was as a lucky loser at Queen’s Club back in June. Overall, she has lost 21 of her 36 matches in 2026.
Rakhimova takes on seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams in round one. The 46-year-old is still searching for her first singles win on the tour this season, following nine straight losses. She did compete in Washington last week, losing in the first-round to Anastasia Potapova. Williams advanced to the final of the Canadian Open 12 years ago, but this will be her first appearance at the tournament since 2019.
This match is likely to come down to who manages their errors better. Neither player inspires huge confidence due to their form this season, and this could be decided by a third set.
Kamilla Rakhimova vs Venus Williams tip: Over 20.5 games
