Kamilla Rakhimova vs Maria Sakkari: 3-0 H2H record jumps off the page — our tips

A huge WTA second-round clash is set for Sun, 16 Aug, 8:35 am AEST as World No. 83 Kamilla Rakhimova steps on court to take on World No. 32 Maria Sakkari. The stat that jumps off the page right away in this matchup is the head-to-head record. Sakkari has dominated this fixture historically, holding a perfect 3-0 record over Rakhimova across their career meetings.

Sakkari comes into this contest as the head-to-head favourite, but Rakhimova brings recent winning momentum to the table. We break down the key numbers, current form, and betting angles for this exciting matchup.

Head To Head: Can Rakhimova Break The Streak?

The numbers say Maria Sakkari has held complete control over this matchup in recent years. Across three previous meetings dating back to September 2020, Sakkari has won all three, including hard court, clay, and grass encounters. Her overall season record stands at 18 wins and 16 losses, backed by a career winning mark of 56% across 273 victories. Sakkari is coming off a loss against Cori Gauff on Sat, 8 Aug, and will be eager to bounce straight back into the winner's circle.

Kamilla Rakhimova holds a 10-13 record this season and enters this contest ranked 83rd. The Uzbek player gets a big tick for coming off a victory against Kimberly Birrell on Fri, 14 Aug. If you are following our tennis tips for this fixture, Sakkari's head-to-head dominance is a major factor to consider. Sakkari sits at 1.48 in head-to-head betting, while Rakhimova is priced at 2.67.

Set Handicap Analysis

The set handicap for this match is set at 1.5 sets. Rakhimova is priced at 1.65 to cover the +1.5 set handicap line, while Sakkari sits at 2.15 on the -1.5 set handicap line.

Rakhimova rates a real chance to keep this contest competitive. She has claimed two victories in her last four overall matches, including recent home wins over Venus Williams and Kimberly Birrell. While Sakkari's career record gives her the edge, taking Rakhimova with a +1.5 set start offers a neat option if she can snatch a set.

Total Games Market

The total games line is set at 21.5 games, with the Over priced at 1.95 and the Under sitting at 1.85.

Their head-to-head history shows two straight-set victories for Sakkari alongside a three-set battle in July 2026. If Sakkari hits her rhythm early and asserts her rank advantage, the Under 21.5 games option rates as a solid statistical angle.