Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Mutua Madrid Open
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by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Second seed Elena Rybakina and 32nd seed Qinwen Zheng will play each other in the third round at the Madrid Open. They have played each other four times previously, but never on a clay surface. Read on to find our prediction for this match.
Qinwen Zheng has struggled in this fixture with Rybakina and has lost three of their four matchups. Their most recent battle was in Doha, and she put up a strong fight and forced a deciding third set.
Zheng defeated Sofia Kenin in three sets in the last round as she made her tournament debut on clay. She has now won five of eight matches as she slowly returns to full fitness after injury.
Zheng, a former top 10 player, has moved up to 32nd in the live ranking.
Elena Rybakina is unbeaten on clay this season. The world number two, who has been one of the tour’s top performers, has won five straight matches on clay.
A former Madrid semi-finalist, Rybakina arrived for her sixth appearance after being crowned champion in Stuttgart. That momentum saw her defeat Elena-Gabriela Ruse to begin her week.
Winner of two events this season, including the Australian Open, Rybakina was less than comfortable against Ruse and surrendered the first set.
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Qinwen Zheng v Elena Rybakina Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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4.08 | 1.24 |
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4.08 | 1.24 |
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4 | 1.25 |
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3.75 | 1.23 |
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3.75 | 1.23 |
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Who will win the Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina match is: exact score: 0-2.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina game on 26/04/2026 of the current WTA Mutua Madrid Open season:
- Qinwen Zheng has a 28.42% chance to win against Elena Rybakina according to Betway ⭐ with the odds of 4.25.
- Elena Rybakina has a 71.58% probability of winning facing Qinwen Zheng ⭐ with odds of 1.25 at Bet365.
Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Qinwen Zheng has a 28.42 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Qinwen Zheng | 28.42 % |
| Elena Rybakina | 71.58 % |
Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina Form
Qinwen Zheng and Elena Rybakina Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
24 Apr 2026 - WTA Mutua Madrid Open
23 Mar 2026 - WTA Miami
22 Mar 2026 - WTA Miami
21 Mar 2026 - WTA Miami
7 Mar 2026 - WTA Indian Wells
11 Feb 2026 - WTA Doha
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
24 Apr 2026 - WTA Mutua Madrid Open
19 Apr 2026 - WTA Stuttgart Open
18 Apr 2026 - WTA Stuttgart Open
17 Apr 2026 - WTA Stuttgart Open
16 Apr 2026 - WTA Stuttgart Open
26 Mar 2026 - WTA Miami
Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
67 %
11 Feb 2026 - WTA Doha
4 Nov 2024 - WTA Doha
2 Oct 2023 - WTA China Open
Qinwen Zheng - Elena Rybakina Key Points
- Zheng has only played eight matches in 2026.
- Rybakina has won five times on clay this term.
- Rybakina has won three times previously against Zheng.
- Two of Zheng’s three defeats in 2026 have been against top-10 opposition.
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Our Qinwen Zheng vs Elena Rybakina Prediction
Our prediction for Qinwen Zheng v Elena Rybakina is for the exact score: 0-2. Zheng lost to Rybakina when they met earlier this season on a hard court. It was her third loss in four meetings with the Kazakh. Aside from her strong record in this fixture, Rybakina has form on her side.
The world number two has been one of the top performers in 2026 and has won more than 80% of the matches she has played. As a clay specialist, she is unbeaten on such surfaces and is on a five-match winning streak. Another advantage for Rybakina is that Zheng hasn’t played that regularly this season and has struggled against top-10 opposition.
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