Clara Tauson vs Oleksandra Oliynykova Prediction & Picks - WTA Rome
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by Mikaella McIntosh | in Tennis Picks
On Thursday, Clara Tauson and Oleksandra Oliynykova will clash at the WTA 1000 event in Rome. This is an interesting match, chiefly because the Danish player has not featured since retiring against Katie Boulter in Miami back in March. She may have recovered, but she could find it tough to be at her best, especially as she hasn't played on clay since May of last year.
In contrast, Oliynykova has played lots of clay-court tennis in recent weeks, often competing well in matches not dissimilar to this, so she may just have enough in the tank to cause Tauson some serious problems. When we take everything into consideration, the young Ukrainian, who has already had a chance to get up to speed in Rome, is absolutely worth betting on to get the job done.
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Clara Tauson vs Oleksandra Oliynykova Form
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May 5, 2026 - WTA Rome
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Clara Tauson - Oleksandra Oliynykova Key Points
- This will be the first match that Clara Tauson has played since retiring against Katie Boulter back in March.
- Clara Tauson will be playing her first competitive clay-court match since May 2025.
- Oleksandra Oliynykova has played a lot of clay-court tennis recently and should be better prepared.
- Oleksandra Oliynykova has already played a match in Rome, which should give her an extra preparation edge.
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Our Clara Tauson vs Oleksandra Oliynykova Prediction
On rankings, this is a match that Clara Tauson probably should win, though there's a decent chance that the young and improving Oleksandra Oliynykova is better than the current rankings suggest, while she should certainly be better prepared than her opponent, who hasn't played in nearly two months.
Tauson is also playing her first competitive clay-court match in nearly a year, which means that she could be a little rusty. Given that she's already won a match in Rome, adjusting nicely to the conditions, the Ukrainian player looks a slightly better bet to emerge victorious than the early odds would have us believe.
Our Clara Tauson vs Oleksandra Oliynykova Pick: Oleksandra Oliynykova to Win.
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