WTA Australian OpenHard1/16-finals24 Jan 2026 · 11:05
E. Rybakina
#2 · Kazakhstan
VS
T. Valentova
#51 · Czech Republic
RYBAKINA
1.2
·
VALENTOVA
5.17

Odds

Market
Rybakina
Valentova
Winner
1.2
5.17

Player analysis

E. Rybakina shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 36. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +7.7. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving E. Rybakina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — E. Rybakina has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -17 over recent matches.

DS 7.68Trend mixed

T. Valentova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.8 to 20.0, with at least one match where T. Valentova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.8/10, leaving T. Valentova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

DS 4.91Trend up

Recent form

Hard court stats

Rybakina
Stat
Valentova
68.8%
Win rate
78.7%
207–94
W–L
74–20

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won60%
BP converted50%
BP saved40%
Aces5
Double faults2
1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted60%
BP saved50%
Aces2
Double faults5

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

20
Hard 20
E. Rybakina vs T. Valentova head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA Australian OpenHardAustralian Open - 1/16-finalsRybakina6-2 6-3
US OpenHard1/32-finalsRybakina6-3 7-6