Alexa Karatancheva vs Raya Markova
Updated
Alexa Karatancheva beat Raya Markova 6-0, 6-2, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Alexa Karatancheva leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Karatancheva is 3-7 in their last 10, Markova 2-2.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Alexa Karatancheva a 65% favorite. At +263 the sportsbook implies 28% for Raya Markova, 8 points below the model's 35%.
Model minus book: -17 pts
Model minus book: +8 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Raya Markova at +263 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Alexa Karatancheva | Raya Markova | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6201 | 4863 |
| Tour rank | WTA #1310 | WTA #5209 |
| Last 10 matches | 3-7 | 2-2 |
| Last 30 days | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 1 Loss |
| Season record | 20-21 | 2-2 |
| UTR | 10.0 | 9.05 |
Head to head
Alexa Karatancheva leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.10.2026 | Alexa Karatancheva | 6-0, 6-2 | Bulgaria Stara Zagora |
Recent form
Alexa Karatancheva, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.10.2026 | Alena Kovackova | L | 6-0, 6-2 |
| 12.10.2026 | Raya Markova | W | 6-0, 6-2 |
| 11.10.2026 | Alexandra Sakellaridi | W | 6-1, 6-0 |
| 04.10.2026 | Anna Ozerova | L | 6-3, 2-6, 6-2 |
| 15.09.2026 | Ipek Oz | L | 6-0, 6-1 |
| 02.09.2026 | Adriana Reami | L | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 31.08.2026 | Siyun Xiao | L | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 30.08.2026 | Anna Borovinskaya | W | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 23.08.2026 | Ekaterina Perelygina | L | 2-6, 6-2, 6-0 |
| 28.07.2026 | Tena Lukas | L | 6-4, 6-2 |
Raya Markova, last 4
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.10.2026 | Alexa Karatancheva | L | 6-0, 6-2 |
| 11.10.2026 | Prisha Vyas | W | 6-0, 6-3 |
| 04.10.2026 | Maia Ilinca Burcescu | L | 6-0, 6-2 |
| 10.09.2026 | Rada Koleva | W | 6-0, 6-2 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
No common opponents in the last 12 months.
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-11: WTA Stara Zagora (Bulgaria), model gave Alexa Karatancheva 65% at -435
Alexa Karatancheva vs Raya Markova: quick answers
Who won Alexa Karatancheva vs Raya Markova?
Alexa Karatancheva beat Raya Markova 6-0, 6-2, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Alexa Karatancheva and Raya Markova?
Alexa Karatancheva leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 12, 2026, won by Alexa Karatancheva 6-0, 6-2 at Bulgaria Stara Zagora.
Who is in better form, Alexa Karatancheva or Raya Markova?
Alexa Karatancheva is 3-7 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Raya Markova is 2-2 (current streak: 1 Loss).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Alexa Karatancheva and Raya Markova?
Alexa Karatancheva is rated 6201 (WTA #1310) and Raya Markova is rated 4863 (WTA #5209). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Alexa Karatancheva vs Raya Markova?
Alexa Karatancheva is priced at -435 and Raya Markova at +263, which implies a 81% and 28% chance to win. The model rates Raya Markova 8 points higher than the odds do (35% vs 28%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.