Elena Rybakina vs Polina Kudermetova Prediction & Picks - Ningbo Open
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Elena Rybakina offers an irresistible value at +120 to cover -6.5 games against Polina Kudermetova, who is 0-5 against top-5 players in her career.
Current Form:
Elena Rybakina returns to action after absorbing a stunning three-set loss to Alina Charaeva 6-3, 4-6, 3-6, in the second round of the 2026 China Open. The world No.1 is currently managing a left foot injury she suffered in Beijing three weeks ago.
Polina Kudermetova has swept her first three matches in Ningbo. Kudermetova posted a 7-6, 6-2 win over Cristina Bucsa to reach the round of 16 of this WTA 500 event. Kudermetova also defeated Mananchaya Sawangkaew 6-3, 6-4 and Anastasia Zakharova 6-3, 6-3 in the qualifying rounds.
The Matchup: Rybakina demolished Kudermetova 6-4, 6-2 in their first meeting at the Berlin Ladies Open in 2023.
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Elena Rybakina vs Polina Kudermetova Form
Elena Rybakina and Polina Kudermetova Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Oct 3, 2026 - WTA China Open
Sep 12, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 10, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 9, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 7, 2026 - WTA US Open
Sep 5, 2026 - WTA US Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Oct 20, 2026 - Ningbo Open
Oct 17, 2026 - Ningbo Open
Oct 17, 2026 - Ningbo Open
Oct 10, 2026 - WTA Wuhan Open
Oct 4, 2026 - WTA China Open
Oct 2, 2026 - WTA China Open
Elena Rybakina - Polina Kudermetova Key Points
- Elena Rybakina is the new world No.1
- Elena Rybakina is managing a left foot injury.
- Polina Kudermetova is 16-11 on hard courts
- Polina Kudermetova is 0-2 vs. a world No.1 player.
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Our Elena Rybakina vs Polina Kudermetova Prediction
The Difference Maker: When she’s truly healthy, Elena Rybakina can blow out any low-ranked player because of her unreturnable serves and elite return game. This year, Rybakina is winning 72.8 percent of her first-serve points and converting 46.2 percent of break points in hard-court matches.
What to Expect: Rybakina showcases her top form to destroy Kudermetova in straight sets. The two-week rest should be enough for Rybakina to get back to form and start dominating again on the court. Kudermetova is a career 0-5 against the top-5 player and 0-2 vs. a world No.1.
Fearless Forecast: Elena Rybakina wins 6-3, 6-2
Our betting prediction for Elena Rybakina vs. Polina Kudermetova: Elena Rybakina -6.5 games
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