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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Tennis Predictions
The WTA 250 Cleveland Round of 32 is serving up another great matchup between Kimberly Birrell and Anastasia Zakharova. This one is all about contrasting form. Birrell is in the middle of a serious slump, but Zakharova has been a real fighter, consistently getting a set on the board even when she loses. It's a fascinating clash of styles and momentum, and it’s definitely an interesting game. Read on to discover our best Birrell vs Zakharova match prediction.
Our money is on Anastasia Zakharova to grab at least one set, and here's why. She's got the head-to-head advantage, having beaten Birrell 2-1 before. That win was a real statement, as she dropped the first set only to storm back and take the next two with solid 6-2, 6-4 scores.
Even in her last match (a loss to Maddison Inglis at the Cincinnati 1000), she showed quality, winning the first set. This isn't a fluke, as she's also won a set in three of her last four losses. On the flip side, Birrell is in a tough spot. She's lost five of her last six matches, and four of those were straight-set shutouts.
Her most recent defeat, a 2-0 loss to Jessica Pegula in the Cincinnati 1000, wasn't a good look. With her hardcourt record being less than stellar recently, it seems like Zakharova's resilience will be the deciding factor.
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The Best Betting Odds for Kimberly Birrell v Anastasia Zakharova Match
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1.62 | 2.3 |
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1.62 | 2.3 |
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1.6 | 2.3 |
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1.57 | 2.25 |
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1.58 | 2.23 |
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Kimberly Birrell vs Anastasia Zakharova Form
Kimberly Birrell and Anastasia Zakharova Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
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3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
6 Aug 2025 - WTA Cincinnati Open
5 Aug 2025 - WTA Cincinnati Open
19 Jul 2025 - WTA Washington Citi Open
3 Jul 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
1 Jul 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
26 Jun 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Kimberly Birrell - Anastasia Zakharova Key Points
- Anastasia Zakharova won their only previous head-to-head match 2-1.
- Zakharova has a hardcourt win record of 68.58%, much better than Birrell's 57.52%.
- Zakharova has won a set in all of her last four hardcourt matches.
- Birrell has lost five of her last six singles matches, with four of those losses coming in straight sets.
- Zakharova has won a set in three of her last four losses.
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Our Kimberly Birrell vs Anastasia Zakharova Prediction
Anastasia Zakharova’s consistent ability to win sets, even when she’s not playing her best, makes her a strong candidate to win at least one here. Her past head-to-head victory over Birrell, where she fought back from a set down, proves she has what it takes to grind out results.
Given Birrell's recent struggles and her tendency to lose in straight sets, it's highly likely that Zakharova's fighting spirit will shine through. We don't expect a quick and easy match for either player. Hence, our Birrell vs Zakharova prediction is Zakharova to win a set.
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