WTA Ningbo Match Prediction: Kamilla Rakhimova vs Marie Bouzkova
Kamilla Rakhimova
Marie BouzkovaKamilla Rakhimova faces Marie Bouzkova in the Ningbo round of 32 on 19 October, with a place in the last 16 at stake. Play at Ningbo Taishi Tennis Club is scheduled for 05:30 America/New_York time. Rakhimova arrives through qualifying; Bouzkova has had a longer gap since her last match.
Rakhimova: qualifying momentum and a tight turnaround
Recent results and workload
Rakhimova has won 3 of her last 5 matches, taking 6 sets and losing 5. After straight-set defeats to Iva Jovic and Han Shi either side of a win over Sofia Kenin, she beat Dayana Yastremska and Tatiana Prozorova in Ningbo qualifying. The latter required 3 sets on 18 October, leaving a next-day turnaround for the main draw. This will be her third consecutive day of competition.
Strengths, limitations and availability
- Both wins before the qualifying final came in straight sets, showing she can finish matches without a decider.
- Both recent defeats were also in straight sets: she did not extend either loss.
- Her 2 Ningbo wins provide recent experience of the venue, but also add 5 sets of workload immediately before this match.
Her qualification for the main draw is confirmed. The home designation is a listing convention rather than evidence of a home-court edge.
- Tatiana Prozorovaaway2:1
- Dayana Yastremskaaway2:0
- Han Shiaway0:2
- Sofia Keninaway2:0
- Iva Jovicaway0:2
Bouzkova: regular set wins, mixed match outcomes
Form and recovery time
Bouzkova also has 3 wins and 2 defeats across her last 5 appearances. She beat Sonay Kartal and Kimberly Birrell, lost to Qinwen Zheng, then recorded a win over Clara Tauson before losing to Maja Chwalinska on 13 October. Her schedule leaves 6 calendar days between that defeat and the Ningbo opener, a clear recovery-time contrast with Rakhimova.
What the scorelines establish
- She won at least 1 set in all 5 matches, avoiding a straight-set defeat throughout this sample.
- Three matches reached a deciding set, including both losses: taking a set did not consistently translate into closing the match.
- The Tauson result is listed as 1–0 in sets; without further detail, it should not be treated as a completed straight-set win.
There is therefore no statistical basis here for describing her serve or return as the decisive weapon, or for comparing either player's efficiency on this court surface.
- Maja Chwalinskahome1:2
- Clara Tausonaway1:0
- Qinwen Zhenghome1:2
- Kimberly Birrellhome2:0
- Sonay Kartalhome2:1
Previous meetings favour Bouzkova
Bouzkova won both recorded meetings within the last 5 years, beating Rakhimova in Bogota and Jiujiang in 2024. Both finished 2–0, giving her a combined 4–0 set record. That is a clear matchup advantage.
- 01.11.2024Marie Bouzkova2:0Kamilla RakhimovaWTA. Jiujiang
- 06.04.2024Marie Bouzkova2:0Kamilla RakhimovaWTA. Bogota
Confirmed news is limited to qualification
Beyond Rakhimova's confirmed passage into the main draw, no injury updates, withdrawals, suspensions, coaching changes or expert comments are supplied for either player.
Our pick: Bouzkova to advance
Our bet is W2 at 1.37. For this Ningbo round-of-32 match, Bouzkova has the stronger matchup case: Rakhimova has yet to take a set from her in their two official meetings. That matters more here than qualifying momentum alone, although those results do not guarantee another straight-sets outcome.
Recent form offers less separation, with each player winning 3 of her last 5 matches. The distinction is that Bouzkova took at least one set in every appearance, while Rakhimova suffered two straight-set defeats. Rakhimova also comes into this match immediately after a three-set qualifying final on 18 October; Bouzkova last played on 13 October. The shorter recovery window could make sustaining her qualifying level harder for Rakhimova. The data contain no injury information for either player, so fitness concerns should not be treated as confirmed. Predicted score: Bouzkova wins 2–0.
Final verdict
W2 at 1.37 is our selection, with the matchup record and recovery advantage outweighing Rakhimova's recent momentum. Bouzkova's mixed results keep confidence measured rather than absolute.
FAQ
When does Kamilla Rakhimova — Marie Bouzkova kick off?
The match starts on 19.10.2026 at 05:30 (New York), Ningbo Taishi Tennis Club (Ningbo).
What is the prediction for Kamilla Rakhimova — Marie Bouzkova?
Our pick is W2 at 1.37.
Team form
- Tatiana Prozorovaaway2:1
- Dayana Yastremskaaway2:0
- Han Shiaway0:2
- Sofia Keninaway2:0
- Iva Jovicaway0:2
- Maja Chwalinskahome1:2
- Clara Tausonaway1:0
- Qinwen Zhenghome1:2
- Kimberly Birrellhome2:0
- Sonay Kartalhome2:1
Head-to-head
- 01.11.2024Marie Bouzkova2:0Kamilla RakhimovaWTA. Jiujiang
- 06.04.2024Marie Bouzkova2:0Kamilla RakhimovaWTA. Bogota
About the match
- 19 October · 05:30 New York
- Venue: Ningbo Taishi Tennis Club (Ningbo)
Odds
Odds updated 18.10 14:40
Total-games pricing shows little separation
The market assigns Over 20.5 games a 51.3% probability and Under 20.5 games 48.7%, with no notable movement over 24 hours. This is a narrow preference for the higher total, not strong conviction.
Set counts alone cannot resolve that close split: a straight-set match can clear the threshold, while a short deciding-set match need not produce a large total.
Our prediction
- Market
- W2
- Current odds
- 1.37
- Odds at prediction
- 1.37
- Confidence
- Our estimate
- 69%
- Stake amount
- 100 $ · 1.37
- Potential win
- 37 $
- Status
- pending
