Sonja Zhenikhova vs Alena Kovackova
Updated
Tennis Gauge's model favors Alena Kovackova, giving them a 96% chance to win against Sonja Zhenikhova (4%). Alena Kovackova leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Zhenikhova is 8-2 in their last 10, Kovackova 7-3. At -769, the odds imply 88% for Alena Kovackova, below the model's 96%.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Alena Kovackova a 96% favorite. At -769 the sportsbook implies 88% for Alena Kovackova, 8 points below the model's 96%.
Model minus book: -18 pts
Model minus book: +8 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Alena Kovackova at -769 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Sonja Zhenikhova | Alena Kovackova | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6403 | 6691 |
| Tour rank | WTA #729 | WTA #290 |
| Last 10 matches | 8-2 | 7-3 |
| Last 30 days | 11-3 | 8-2 |
| Current streak | 1 Win | 1 Win |
| Season record | 29-33 | 45-20 |
| UTR | 10.21 | 11.66 |
| Elo (52 weeks) | – | 1494 |
| Best surface | – | Clay |
| Worst surface | – | Hard |
Head to head
Alena Kovackova leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09.10.2026 | Alena Kovackova | 6-2, 6-1 | Bulgaria Burgas |
Recent form
Sonja Zhenikhova, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.10.2026 | Andrea Obradovic | W | 2-6, 7-6, 10-8 |
| 25.10.2026 | Mia Horvit | L | 6-3, 6-0 |
| 24.10.2026 | Maja Radenkovic | W | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 23.10.2026 | Masa Jankovic | W | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 23.10.2026 | Aurora Nosei | W | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 13.10.2026 | Madhurima Sawant | W | 6-3, 6-0 |
| 12.10.2026 | Daria Maria Marioara | W | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 09.10.2026 | Alena Kovackova | L | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 08.10.2026 | Elizara Yaneva | W | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 06.10.2026 | Valeria Garnevska | W | 7-6, 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 | Sonja Zhenikhova | Alena Kovackova |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Kmiecik | 0-1 L 6-4, 6-2 |
1-0 W 6-2, 6-2 |
| Beatrice Ricci | 0-1 L 6-1, 6-0 |
1-1 L 3-6, 6-4, 7-5, W 6-0, 6-3 |
| Ipek Oz | 0-1 L 2-6, 7-6, 6-4 |
0-1 L 6-2, 7-5 |
| Kirsten Flipkens | 1-0 W 6-3, 7-6 |
0-1 L 6-2, 3-6, 1-0 |
| Weronika Falkowska | 0-1 L 6-3, 6-1 |
0-1 L 6-4, 6-2 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-15: WTA Stara Zagora (Bulgaria), model gave Sonja Zhenikhova 4% at +370
- 2026-10-08: WTA Burgas (Bulgaria), model gave Sonja Zhenikhova 4% at +375
Sonja Zhenikhova vs Alena Kovackova: quick answers
Who will win Sonja Zhenikhova vs Alena Kovackova?
Tennis Gauge's model favors Alena Kovackova, giving them a 96% chance to win against Sonja Zhenikhova (4%).
What is the head-to-head record between Sonja Zhenikhova and Alena Kovackova?
Alena Kovackova leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 9, 2026, won by Alena Kovackova 6-2, 6-1 at Bulgaria Burgas.
Who is in better form, Sonja Zhenikhova or Alena Kovackova?
Sonja Zhenikhova is 8-2 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Win). Alena Kovackova is 7-3 (current streak: 1 Win).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Sonja Zhenikhova and Alena Kovackova?
Sonja Zhenikhova is rated 6403 (WTA #729) 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 Sonja Zhenikhova vs Alena Kovackova?
Sonja Zhenikhova is priced at +370 and Alena Kovackova at -769, which implies a 21% and 88% chance to win. The model rates Alena Kovackova 8 points higher than the odds do (96% vs 88%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.