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Maria Sakkari vs. Elena Rybakina prediction, odds, picks for WTA Italian Open 2026
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
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Maria Sakkari and Elena Rybakina will lock horns in the round of 64 of the WTA Italian Open event on Friday.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced tennis model projects Elena Rybakina as the most likely winner of the Sakkari vs. Rybakina match.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's match, including best bets and picks.
Sakkari vs. Rybakina prediction: Who will win and advance to the round of 32?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's Sakkari-Rybakina women's singles match, forming part of our tennis predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Rybakina an 84% chance of winning against Sakkari at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
Additionally, Rybakina has a 79% chance of winning the first set. The simulations also show Rybakina (-5.5) has a 53% chance of covering the games spread, while the under 19.5 games has a 53% chance of hitting, according to our model.
Maria Sakkari vs. Elena Rybakina odds
We have sourced the most up-to-date betting odds in America for this match, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sakkari | Rybakina |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | +550 | -699 |
| First Set | +400 | -625 |
| Game Spread | +5.5 (-108) | -5.5 (-124) |
| Total Games | o19.5 (-110) | u19.5 (-125) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sakkari vs. Rybakina picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Sakkari | +550 |
| First Set | Rybakina | -125 |
According to our tennis best bets, the top play to make on this match is over 19.5 total games.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sakkari vs. Rybakina updates and essential details
The WTA Italian Open match between Maria Sakkari and Elena Rybakina is scheduled to begin on Friday at 12:05 PM ET.
- Who: Maria Sakkari vs. Elena Rybakina
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Approx. Time: 12:05 PM ET/9:05AM PT
- Tournament: WTA Rome, Italy Women's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times in this article are United States Eastern Time unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
We predict Elena Rybakina, with an 84% win probability, will likely beat Maria Sakkari at the WTA Italian Open tournament.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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