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A. Charaeva vs S. Kraus Prediction — 22.07.2026

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WTA - 160
A. Charaeva - S. Kraus
WTA Hamburg 1/8-finals
July 22, 2026 11:30
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S. Kraus flag
WTA - 103
A. Charaeva

Player Overview

A. Charaeva has struggled to find her footing on the court, showing a career baseline win percentage near 56% on hard surfaces but currently trending downwards in her last matches. With a current two-year trajectory that reflects declining performance, she is seeking to break free from a recent slump that has seen her register just one victory in her last five outings.

Match results: A. Charaeva

21 Jul 2026 WTA Hamburg
S. Sorribes Tormo
A. Charaeva
1 2
6 3
5 7
1 6
W
15 Jul 2026 WTA Iasi
Y. Putintseva
A. Charaeva
2 0
6 3
6 3
L
13 Jul 2026 WTA Iasi
A. Charaeva
V. Jimenez Kasintseva
2 0
6 0
6 1
W
25 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon
P. Kudermetova
A. Charaeva
2 1
4 6
6 4
6 1
L
24 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon
C. Werner
A. Charaeva
1 2
7 5
4 6
0 6
W
23 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon
E. Mandlik
A. Charaeva
0 2
2 6
4 6
W
20 Jun 2026 Figueira Da Foz (Portugal) - Qualification
A. Charaeva
A. Aksu
0 1
3 6
L
19 Jun 2026 Figueira Da Foz (Portugal) - Qualification
S. Bandecchi
A. Charaeva
1 2
7 5
2 6
5 7
W
17 Jun 2026 Figueira Da Foz (Portugal) - Qualification
A. Kulikova
A. Charaeva
0 2
2 6
2 6
W
15 Jun 2026 Figueira Da Foz (Portugal) - Qualification
M. Leonard
A. Charaeva
0 2
0 6
0 6
W
S. Kraus

Player Overview

S. Kraus has been on a roll, showcasing a strong ability to win matches with a recent string of victories, including a notable win over Darya Semenistaja in her last outing at WTA Hamburg. This success is backed by a career trajectory that indicates an upward trend, contrasting sharply with her opponent's downward spiral.

Match results: S. Kraus

21 Jul 2026 WTA Hamburg
D. Semenistaja
S. Kraus
1 2
6 3
3 6
2 6
W
19 Jul 2026 Kitzbuhel (Austria) - Qualification
J. Grabher
S. Kraus
0 2
3 6
1 6
W
18 Jul 2026 Kitzbuhel (Austria) - Qualification
M. Bassols
S. Kraus
1 2
6 3
4 6
1 6
W
17 Jul 2026 Kitzbuhel (Austria) - Qualification
E. Andreeva
S. Kraus
0 2
4 6
1 6
W
16 Jul 2026 Kitzbuhel (Austria) - Qualification
E. Bennemann
S. Kraus
0 2
1 6
1 6
W
14 Jul 2026 Kitzbuhel (Austria) - Qualification
C. W. Hennemann
S. Kraus
0 1
3 6
W
9 Jul 2026 Bastad
S. Kraus
Y. Putintseva
0 2
2 6
3 6
L
8 Jul 2026 Bastad
S. Kraus
C. W. Hennemann
2 0
6 2
6 4
W
7 Jul 2026 Bastad
S. Kraus
C. Liu
2 0
7 5
6 0
W
30 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon
O. Selekhmeteva
S. Kraus
2 0
6 1
7 5
L

Players Analysis

A. Charaeva has shown a mixed performance in her recent matches, with a record of 5 wins and 5 losses in her last 10 games. Notably, she has won against players like V. Jimenez Kasintseva and E. Mandlik, but also faced defeats against stronger opponents like P. Kudermetova and Y. Putintseva. On the other hand, S. Kraus has been in better form, winning 8 out of her last 10 matches, including victories against D. Semenistaja and J. Grabher. This recent form gives her a slight edge heading into this matchup.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

In terms of overall performance, A. Charaeva has scored an average of 1.5 games per match in her last 10 outings, while conceding 0.8 games. S. Kraus, however, has a higher average of 1.5 games scored and only 0.6 games conceded per match. This indicates that Kraus has been more efficient in both scoring and defense. Additionally, there is no head-to-head history available between the two players, which makes the analysis reliant on their recent forms and aggregate statistics.

A. Charaeva — S. Kraus Prediction

Given the recent forms and statistical analysis, S. Kraus is favored to win this match against A. Charaeva. Kraus's superior recent performance and scoring efficiency suggest she will likely take the match in straight sets.

  • Final score in sets: 2:0
  • Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - S. Kraus, Set 2 - S. Kraus
  • Expected aces: 4
  • Double faults: 2
  • Break points: 3

In terms of tactical expectations, S. Kraus is likely to leverage her strong serve and aggressive baseline play to dominate the match. A. Charaeva will need to focus on her return game and capitalize on any opportunities to break serve, but given Kraus's current form, this may prove challenging.

3 Reasons Why S. Kraus Will Win

  • Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors S. Kraus 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
  • Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors S. Kraus.
  • Pressure Points. In recent matches, S. Kraus has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than A. Charaeva, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
22.07.2026 11:30 WTA Hamburg
A. Charaeva 0
S. Kraus 2
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