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WTA French Open

A. Zakharova vs K. Muchova – Match result – 25.05.2026

John Kane Football Edge Director

WTA - 81

A. Zakharova - K. Muchova

WTA French Open 1/64-finals

May 25, 2026 • 20:50

0—2

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

WTA - 20

Tennis Head-to-Head and Recent Matches

Total games 1

H2H W-L 0-0-1

Avg sets per match 2.00

Last 5 W-L 0-1

Last 3 W-L 0-1

Current streak L1

Sets balance 0

Avg sets (last 5) 2.00

Sets range 2-2

3-set matches 0 (0%)

2-0 / 2-1 split 0/0 • 1/0

0% 0 Wins

0% 0 Draws

100% 1 Wins

Last 1 match

Date

Match

Score

Tournament

Surface

25 May 2026

A. Zakharova - K. Muchova

0:2 (5-7, 2-6)

WTA French Open

Clay

A. Zakharova

Player Overview

Anastasia Zakharova is currently navigating a challenging phase in her career, with a baseline win percentage near 56% on hard courts. Her current two-year trajectory suggests a decline, and she has not secured a victory in her last five matches, including recent losses to Karolína Muchová and Daria Kasatkina at the WTA French Open and Strasbourg respectively. This trend highlights her struggle to find form, particularly on the clay surface where she has historically been less successful.

Zakharova's recent performances have been marked by a lack of winning sets, reflecting a broader issue in her game. She enters this match against Muchová after a loss in their last encounter, which ended in straight sets. With no wins in her last ten matches, expectations are low as she seeks to turn her fortunes around in this high-stakes tournament.

Match results: A. Zakharova

25 May 2026 WTA French Open

A. Zakharova

K. Muchova

0 2

5 7

2 6

17 May 2026 WTA Strasbourg

A. Zakharova

Daria Kasatkina

0 2

4 6

2 6

16 May 2026 WTA Strasbourg

E. Jacquemot

A. Zakharova

1 2

6 4

3 6

15 May 2026 Paris

Madison Keys

A. Zakharova

2 0

6 4

6 1

13 May 2026 Paris

A. Zakharova

K. Boulter

2 1

6 3

3 6

6 4

11 May 2026 Paris

M. Inglis

A. Zakharova

0 2

2 6

7 May 2026 WTA Rome

A. Zakharova

L. Noskova

0 2

4 6

1 6

5 May 2026 WTA Rome

A. Zakharova

D. Yastremska

2 1

4 6

7 5

27 Apr 2026 La Bisbal D'Emporda

M. Bassols

A. Zakharova

2 0

6 3

6 0

21 Apr 2026 WTA Madrid

A. Zakharova

Camila Osorio

0 2

0 6

3 6

K. Muchova

Player Overview

Karolína Muchová stands on solid ground with a recent win against Anastasia Zakharova just days ago. Her career baseline indicates a robust performance, particularly on clay, where her Elo rating reflects a strong standing among peers. Muchová's trajectory has been stable, maintaining a competitive edge despite mixed results in earlier tournaments this season.

Match results: K. Muchova

27 May 2026 WTA French Open

K. Rakhimova

K. Muchova

0 0

25 May 2026 WTA French Open

A. Zakharova

K. Muchova

0 2

5 7

2 6

8 May 2026 WTA Rome

A. Potapova

K. Muchova

2 0

6 3

6 2

19 Apr 2026 WTA Stuttgart

E. Rybakina

K. Muchova

2 0

7 5

6 1

18 Apr 2026 WTA Stuttgart

E. Svitolina

K. Muchova

1 2

4 6

6 2

4 6

17 Apr 2026 WTA Stuttgart

K. Muchova

C. Gauff

2 1

6 3

5 7

6 3

16 Apr 2026 WTA Stuttgart

K. Muchova

Elise Mertens

2 1

1 6

6 3

6 0

14 Apr 2026 WTA Stuttgart

K. Muchova

A. Sasnovich

2 0

6 2

6 4

26 Mar 2026 WTA Miami

C. Gauff

K. Muchova

2 0

6 1

24 Mar 2026 WTA Miami

Victoria Mboko

K. Muchova

0 1

5 7

Muchova Dominates Zakharova in Straight Sets

K. Muchova secured a convincing victory over A. Zakharova with a match score of 2:0, advancing in the WTA French Open.

The match featured two sets, with Muchova winning 7-5 in the first and 6-2 in the second. Throughout the contest, Muchova displayed superior control, winning a total of 13 games compared to Zakharova's 7.

Muchova's performance was highlighted by her ability to break Zakharova's serve five times, while Zakharova managed only two breaks against Muchova. The match statistics reveal that Zakharova struggled with her service, recording six double faults and winning only 49% of her service points.

Despite a commendable first set where Zakharova fought hard, her unforced errors, totaling 31, ultimately undermined her efforts. Muchova's consistent pressure and tactical play allowed her to dominate the second set, sealing her place in the next round.

This match underscores the challenges Zakharova faces against higher-ranked opponents, while Muchova's performance reaffirms her status as a formidable competitor in this tournament.

Players Analysis

A. Zakharova has struggled in her recent matches, losing her last five encounters, including a straight-set defeat to K. Muchova in their most recent meeting at the WTA French Open. In contrast, K. Muchova has shown better form, winning four of her last five matches, which includes a solid performance in Stuttgart where she reached the semi-finals.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In terms of head-to-head matchups, K. Muchova leads with a 100% win rate against A. Zakharova, having won their only encounter in straight sets. The match was played on clay, which is the surface for this tournament, and Muchova's recent form on this surface has been stronger compared to Zakharova's. Muchova's ability to win points on her serve and break her opponent's serve has been a key factor in her recent successes.

A. Zakharova — K. Muchova Prediction

Based on the analysis of recent performances and head-to-head results, K. Muchova is favored to win this match against A. Zakharova. Muchova's current form and previous victory over Zakharova suggest she will likely dominate again.

Final score in sets: 0:2
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: K. Muchova, Set 2: K. Muchova
Expected aces: 4
Double faults: 1
Break points: 5

In terms of tactics, Muchova will likely focus on exploiting Zakharova's weaknesses on serve, aiming to break early in the sets. Zakharova will need to improve her first serve percentage and minimize unforced errors to stay competitive.

3 Reasons Why K. Muchova Will Win

Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors K. Muchova 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors K. Muchova.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, K. Muchova has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than A. Zakharova, which can swing tight scorelines.

Match Prediction

25.05.2026 20:50 WTA French Open

A. Zakharova 0

K. Muchova 2

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