WTA AucklandHardQuarter-finals9 Jan 2026 · 06:15
E. Svitolina
#7 · Ukraine
VS
S. Kartal
#62 · United Kingdom
SVITOLINA
1.36
·
KARTAL
3.4

Odds

Market
Svitolina
Kartal
Winner
1.36
3.4
Total
line 18.0
1.28
Over 18.0
3.14
Under 18.0
Total
line 18.5
1.4
Over 18.5
2.95
Under 18.5
Handicap
games
5.11
-7.0 games
1.11
+7 games
Handicap
games
3.48
-6.5 games
1.24
+6.5 games

Player analysis

E. Svitolina arrives in exceptional form — five wins from five, all against top-38 opposition. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +4.8 with a downward trend. E. Svitolina is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.7/10, leaving E. Svitolina vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+29) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.

DS 4.77Trend down

S. Kartal shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 66. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -10.6 to 16.0, with at least one match where S. Kartal was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving S. Kartal vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 3.82Trend mixed

Recent form

Hard court stats

Svitolina
Stat
Kartal
67.1%
Win rate
78.2%
330–162
W–L
104–29

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved80%
Aces3
Double faults4
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved60%
Aces3
Double faults2

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

20
Hard 10
Clay 10
E. Svitolina vs S. Kartal head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA AucklandHardQuarter-finalsSvitolina6-4 6-7 7-6
MadridClay1/32-finalsSvitolina3-6 1-6