Maria Sakkari vs Elena Rybakina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Second Round
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Maria Sakkari meets Elena Rybakina in the second round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Maria Sakkari vs Elena Rybakina prediction
Elena Rybakina will face Maria Sakkari for a seventh time when they do battle in Rome.
The second seed leads the head-to-head 5-1 and has won the last four on the spin.
This will be their maiden tussle on the dirt but it may not change the narrative given Elena is strong on all surfaces.
Sakkari ended a winless streak with a 5-7 6-3 6-0 victory over lucky loser Lilli Tagger but that previous lack of form makes this a tall order against an opponent who has so often had her number.
Maria Sakkari vs Elena Rybakina tip: Elena Rybakina to win
