Sarah Van Emst vs Alena Kovackova
Updated
Alena Kovackova beat Sarah Van Emst 4-6, 7-6, 6-2, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Alena Kovackova leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Emst is 5-5 in their last 10, Kovackova 7-3.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Alena Kovackova a 84% favorite. The odds and the model roughly agree, so neither side shows value.
Model minus book: -10 pts
Model minus book: +2 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Alena Kovackova at -476 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Sarah Van Emst | Alena Kovackova | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6547 | 6691 |
| Tour rank | WTA #472 | WTA #290 |
| Last 10 matches | 5-5 | 7-3 |
| Last 30 days | 4-2 | 5-1 |
| Current streak | 2 Losses | 1 Win |
| Season record | 21-21 | 45-20 |
| UTR | 10.9 | 11.66 |
| Elo (52 weeks) | – | 1494 |
| Best surface | – | Clay |
| Worst surface | – | Hard |
Head to head
Alena Kovackova leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.10.2026 | Alena Kovackova | 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 | Bulgaria Burgas |
Recent form
Sarah Van Emst, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.10.2026 | Raluka Serban | L | 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 |
| 08.10.2026 | Alena Kovackova | L | 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 |
| 06.10.2026 | Sapfo Sakellaridi | W | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 05.10.2026 | Maia Ilinca Burcescu | W | 7-5, 3-6, 7-5 |
| 04.10.2026 | Milana Konovalova | W | 6-0, 6-2 |
| 21.09.2026 | Ilinca Dalina Amariei | L | 7-6, 6-0 |
| 20.09.2026 | Petra Konjikusic | W | 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 |
| 15.09.2026 | Elizara Yaneva | L | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 02.09.2026 | Clara Burel | L | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 31.08.2026 | Salma Djoubri | W | 6-4, 6-3 |
Alena Kovackova, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.10.2026 | Ipek Oz | L | 6-2, 7-5 |
| 18.10.2026 | Carolina Alves | W | 7-5, 7-5 |
| 17.10.2026 | Angela Fita Boluda | W | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 15.10.2026 | Alexa Karatancheva | W | 6-0, 6-2 |
| 10.10.2026 | Anastasiya Soboleva | L | 6-1, 7-6 |
| 09.10.2026 | Sonja Zhenikhova | W | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 08.10.2026 | Sarah Van Emst | W | 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 |
| 06.10.2026 | Polona Hercog | W | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 27.09.2026 | Alisa Oktiabreva | L | 7-5, 6-3 |
| 26.09.2026 | Vittoria Paganetti | W | 6-2, 7-5 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Sarah Van Emst | Alena Kovackova |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Kmiecik | 0-1 L 7-6, 7-5 |
1-0 W 6-2, 6-2 |
| Eva Marie Voracek | 1-1 L 7-6, 7-5, W 6-4, 7-6 |
2-0 W 6-1, 6-7, 3-0, W 6-2, 6-3 |
| Francesca Curmi | 0-1 L 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 |
1-0 W 6-3, 6-4 |
| Ipek Oz | 0-1 L 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 |
0-1 L 6-2, 7-5 |
| Tilwith Di Girolami | 0-1 L 6-4, 6-3 |
1-0 W 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 |
Sarah Van Emst vs Alena Kovackova: quick answers
Who won Sarah Van Emst vs Alena Kovackova?
Alena Kovackova beat Sarah Van Emst 4-6, 7-6, 6-2, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Sarah Van Emst and Alena Kovackova?
Alena Kovackova leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 8, 2026, won by Alena Kovackova 4-6, 7-6, 6-2 at Bulgaria Burgas.
Who is in better form, Sarah Van Emst or Alena Kovackova?
Sarah Van Emst is 5-5 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 2 Losses). Alena Kovackova is 7-3 (current streak: 1 Win).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Sarah Van Emst and Alena Kovackova?
Sarah Van Emst is rated 6547 (WTA #472) and Alena Kovackova is rated 6691 (WTA #290). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Sarah Van Emst vs Alena Kovackova?
Sarah Van Emst is priced at +292 and Alena Kovackova at -476, which implies a 26% and 83% chance to win. The model and the odds roughly agree, so neither side shows value.