Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Anastasia Zakharova

WTA Ningbo (IX) (China), Hard. Saturday, October 17, 2026, 08:00.

Updated

Anastasia Zakharova beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 7-5, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Yuliia Starodubtseva at 54%. Anastasia Zakharova leads 2-0 in their head-to-head. Starodubtseva is 4-6 in their last 10, Zakharova 3-7.

Result: Anastasia Zakharova beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 7-5. An upset by the model's numbers: it favored Yuliia Starodubtseva.

Pre-match prediction

The model makes Yuliia Starodubtseva a 54% favorite. The odds and the model roughly agree, so neither side shows value.

Model
54%
Book
59%

Model minus book: -5 pts

Model
46%
Book
45%

Model minus book: +1 pts

Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Yuliia Starodubtseva at -143 · Model track record

Player comparison

Yuliia StarodubtsevaAnastasia Zakharova
Tennis Gauge rating70146954
Tour rankWTA #57WTA #91
Last 10 matches4-63-7
Last 30 days0-21-3
Current streak5 Losses2 Losses
Season record31-3038-35
UTR12.2312.05
Elo (52 weeks)17311714
Best surfaceClayGrass
Worst surfaceGrassClay

Head to head

Anastasia Zakharova leads 2-0.

DateWinnerScoreTournament
17.10.2026Anastasia Zakharova6-1, 7-5China Ningbo
23.06.2026Anastasia Zakharova6-4, 3-6, 6-3United Kingdom Eastbourne

Recent form

Yuliia Starodubtseva, last 10

DateOpponentScore
24.10.2026Aliaksandra Sasnovich L6-4, 7-5
17.10.2026Anastasia Zakharova L6-1, 7-5
12.10.2026Caty Mcnally L2-6, 7-6, 6-4
01.10.2026Alina Charaeva L5-7, 7-5, 6-2
06.09.2026Elena Rybakina L7-6, 6-3
04.09.2026Maria Sakkari W1-6, 7-6, 6-2
01.09.2026Ella Seidel W6-2, 6-2
28.08.2026Elise Mertens L6-1, 6-4
26.08.2026Janice Tjen W6-4, 6-3
24.08.2026Lilli Tagger W6-3, 6-4

Anastasia Zakharova, last 10

DateOpponentScore
27.10.2026Magda Linette L7-6, 6-4
25.10.2026Teodora Kostovic L6-3, 6-2
24.10.2026Ruien Zhang W6-2, 6-2
21.10.2026Marie Bouzkova L7-5, 6-2
18.10.2026Polina Kudermetova L6-3, 6-3
17.10.2026Yuliia Starodubtseva W6-1, 7-5
10.10.2026Zeynep Sonmez L6-3, 6-2
03.10.2026Belinda Bencic L6-1, 7-6
01.10.2026Yushan Shao W6-0, 6-2
22.09.2026Jelena Ostapenko L6-4, 6-1

Common opponents, last 12 months

OpponentYuliia StarodubtsevaAnastasia Zakharova
Anna Blinkova 1-1
L 6-7, 6-4, 6-1, W 6-3, 6-1
1-0
W 7-6, 6-0
Antonia Ruzic 1-0
W 6-2, 6-2
0-1
L 6-1, 6-7, 6-1
Ella Seidel 1-0
W 6-2, 6-2
1-0
W 6-2, 6-2
Jessica Pegula 0-1
L 6-2, 6-2
0-1
L 6-2, 6-1
Katie Boulter 0-1
L 6-3, 6-3
1-0
W 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
Lilli Tagger 2-0
W 6-3, 6-4, W 6-1, 6-1
1-0
W 6-4, 5-7, 7-6
Lucrezia Stefanini 1-0
W 6-0, 6-1
0-1
L 6-4, 6-2
Maddison Inglis 1-0
W 7-6, 7-5
1-0
W 6-2, 6-2
Madison Keys 1-1
L 1-6, 6-2, 6-3, W 6-1, 6-4
0-1
L 6-4, 6-1
Mary Stoiana 1-0
W 6-2, 6-2
1-0
W 3-6, 6-2, 6-4
Moyuka Uchijima 1-1
W 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, L 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
1-0
W 6-2, 6-4
Renata Zarazua 1-0
W 6-1, 6-0
0-1
L 6-4, 6-0
Sloane Stephens 0-1
L 6-4, 5-7, 6-2
1-0
W 6-0, 6-1

Earlier previews of this matchup

  • 2026-10-16: WTA Ningbo (IX) (China), model gave Yuliia Starodubtseva 54% at -143

Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Anastasia Zakharova: quick answers

Who won Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Anastasia Zakharova?

Anastasia Zakharova beat Yuliia Starodubtseva 6-1, 7-5, an upset by the model's numbers, which favored Yuliia Starodubtseva at 54%.

What is the head-to-head record between Yuliia Starodubtseva and Anastasia Zakharova?

Anastasia Zakharova leads 2-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 17, 2026, won by Anastasia Zakharova 6-1, 7-5 at China Ningbo.

Who is in better form, Yuliia Starodubtseva or Anastasia Zakharova?

Yuliia Starodubtseva is 4-6 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 5 Losses). Anastasia Zakharova is 3-7 (current streak: 2 Losses).

How does Tennis Gauge rate Yuliia Starodubtseva and Anastasia Zakharova?

Yuliia Starodubtseva is rated 7014 (WTA #57) and Anastasia Zakharova is rated 6954 (WTA #91). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.

What are the odds for Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Anastasia Zakharova?

Yuliia Starodubtseva is priced at -143 and Anastasia Zakharova at +120, which implies a 59% and 45% chance to win. The model and the odds roughly agree, so neither side shows value.