Mei Yamaguchi vs Sofia Kenin
Updated
Sofia Kenin beat Mei Yamaguchi 2-6, 6-0, 6-1, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Sofia Kenin leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Yamaguchi is 3-7 in their last 10, Kenin 2-8.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Sofia Kenin a 77% favorite. The odds and the model roughly agree, so neither side shows value.
Model minus book: +3 pts
Model minus book: -12 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Sofia Kenin at -833 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Mei Yamaguchi | Sofia Kenin | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6707 | 6935 |
| Tour rank | WTA #277 | WTA #97 |
| Last 10 matches | 3-7 | 2-8 |
| Last 30 days | 1-3 | 0-3 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 3 Losses |
| Season record | 28-31 | 9-27 |
| UTR | 11.07 | 11.95 |
| Elo (52 weeks) | 1389 | 1693 |
| Best surface | Hard | Clay |
| Worst surface | Clay | Hard |
Head to head
Sofia Kenin leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10.2026 | Sofia Kenin | 2-6, 6-0, 6-1 | Japan Osaka |
Recent form
Mei Yamaguchi, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.10.2026 | Harriet Dart | L | 6-2, 6-1 |
| 24.10.2026 | Linda Fruhvirtova | W | 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 |
| 17.10.2026 | Sofia Kenin | L | 2-6, 6-0, 6-1 |
| 28.09.2026 | Wushuang Zheng | L | 6-1, 6-3 |
| 22.09.2026 | Alycia Parks | L | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 20.09.2026 | Kyoka Okamura | L | 6-1, 6-1 |
| 19.09.2026 | Ulrikke Eikeri | W | 6-1, 6-4 |
| 08.09.2026 | Tahlia Kokkinis | L | 4-6, 7-6, 6-1 |
| 03.09.2026 | Zhuoxuan Bai | L | 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 |
| 01.09.2026 | Dayeon Back | W | 6-2, 6-1 |
Sofia Kenin, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27.10.2026 | Kaitlin Quevedo | L | 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 |
| 20.10.2026 | Kayla Day | L | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 18.10.2026 | Sinja Kraus | L | 7-6, 6-4 |
| 17.10.2026 | Mei Yamaguchi | W | 2-6, 6-0, 6-1 |
| 10.10.2026 | Kamilla Rakhimova | L | 6-0, 6-3 |
| 01.10.2026 | Ashlyn Krueger | L | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 22.09.2026 | Alina Charaeva | L | 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 |
| 02.09.2026 | Jessica Pegula | L | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 31.08.2026 | Venus Williams | W | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 16.08.2026 | Marta Kostyuk | L | 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
No common opponents in the last 12 months.
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-16: WTA Osaka (IX) (Japan), model gave Mei Yamaguchi 23% at +402
Mei Yamaguchi vs Sofia Kenin: quick answers
Who won Mei Yamaguchi vs Sofia Kenin?
Sofia Kenin beat Mei Yamaguchi 2-6, 6-0, 6-1, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Mei Yamaguchi and Sofia Kenin?
Sofia Kenin leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 17, 2026, won by Sofia Kenin 2-6, 6-0, 6-1 at Japan Osaka.
Who is in better form, Mei Yamaguchi or Sofia Kenin?
Mei Yamaguchi is 3-7 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Sofia Kenin is 2-8 (current streak: 3 Losses).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Mei Yamaguchi and Sofia Kenin?
Mei Yamaguchi is rated 6707 (WTA #277) and Sofia Kenin is rated 6935 (WTA #97). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Mei Yamaguchi vs Sofia Kenin?
Mei Yamaguchi is priced at +402 and Sofia Kenin at -833, which implies a 20% and 89% chance to win. The model and the odds roughly agree, so neither side shows value.