Jasmine Paolini faces Maria Sakkari in the Wimbledon round of 32 on grass. Jasmine Paolini is the paper favourite — ranked #17, defending last year's round of 64, a roughly 140-point grass Elo advantage — but Maria Sakkari has won 3 of their 5 previous meetings, though none on grass.
Clear favourite · Paolini J. clearly ahead, but no certainty
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Direction of recent form — results vs Elo expectation blended with serve/return vs each player's baseline, over the last few months. About
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (13 vs 11). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Paolini J.: 2 days rest · 1 match, 28 games (7d) · Sakkari M.: 2 days rest · 1 match, 18 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-08 | Doha | R32 | hard | Maria Sakkari | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2025-08-07 | Cincinnati | R64 | hard | Jasmine Paolini | 7-6(2) 7-6(5) |
| 2025-04-22 | Madrid | R32 | clay | Maria Sakkari | 6-2 6-1 |
| 2024-02-19 | Dubai | R16 | hard | Jasmine Paolini | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2021-05-31 | Roland Garros | R64 | clay | Maria Sakkari | 6-2 6-3 |