Maria Sakkari vs Alina Korneeva Prediction & Picks - WTA Athens
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Alina Korneeva looks to take her hot run into the final of the 2026 Athens Open as she faces home favorite Maria Sakkari in the semis.
Current Form:
Maria Sakkari dispatched Alycia Parks 6-4, 6-3 to reach the semifinal of the 2026 Athens Open. The Greek dazzled in front of the home crowd, winning 78 percent of her first serves to hold 8 service games and capturing 19 points off Parks’ second serves to secure four break conversions. Sakkari is 5-1 in her last six matches.
Alina Korneeva upset No.7 seed Tereza Valentova 7-5, 6-3 in the quarterfinals. Korneeva broke the Czech six times off the back of 40 return points. Korneeva is now 12-4 on the hard court this year.
The Matchup: This will be the first meeting between Korneeva and Sakkari on the WTA Tour. Playing in her home country, Sakkari storms into the semifinal as a clear favorite at -170, but Korneeva’s scintillating form in this tournament makes her an attractive underdog option at +139.
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Maria Sakkari vs Alina Korneeva Form
Maria Sakkari and Alina Korneeva Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Jul 17, 2026 - WTA Athens
Jul 15, 2026 - WTA Athens
Jul 13, 2026 - WTA Athens
Jul 4, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jul 2, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jun 30, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Jul 17, 2026 - WTA Athens
Jul 16, 2026 - WTA Athens
Jul 14, 2026 - WTA Athens
Jun 30, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jun 25, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jun 24, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Maria Sakkari - Alina Korneeva Key Points
- Alina Korneeva is 12-4 on hard courts in 2026.
- Alina Korneeva is 5-3 vs. top-100 players in 2026
- Maria Sakkari is 11-6 on hard courts in 2026.
- Maria Sakkari is 0-1 in the semifinals in 2026.
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Our Maria Sakkari vs Alina Korneeva Prediction
The Difference Maker: Alina Korneeva reached the semifinal of the 2026 Athens Open without conceding a set. Moreover, Korneeva has already converted 19 breakpoints in this tournament.
As for Sakkari, she has also won her first three matches in straight sets, but none of the players she defeated has been as hot as Korneeva.
What to Expect: Alina Korneeva bounces back from a slow start to complete a comeback win in three sets. Sakkari will again collapse under enormous pressure, giving Korneeva the opening she needs to pull off an upset.
Fearless Forecast: Alina Korneeva wins 3-6, 7-5, 6-4
Our betting prediction for Alina Korneeva vs. Maria Sakkari: Alina Korneeva will win.
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