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Elena Rybakina vs. Maria Sakkari Head-to-Head, Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds for Wimbledon 2025 Second Round

Rybakina eyes another deep run on grass as Sakkari looks to break new ground at Wimbledon.

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The 11th seed, Elena Rybakina, will take on unseeded Maria Sakkari in a high-stakes second-round display at Wimbledon 2025. Rybakina cruised past Elina Avanesyan with a commanding performance, including a ruthless 6-1 second set, while Sakkari advanced with a composed straight sets win over Anna Blinkova.

While Sakkari has never progressed beyond the third round at the All England Club, Rybakina holds far more grass-court background, having lifted the Wimbledon trophy in 2022. With experience, form, and momentum on her side, the Russia-born-Kazakh enters as the clear favorite.

Elena Rybakina and Maria Sakkari will play the 2nd match on N.º1 Court tomorrow at Wimbledon.

Should be a fun one. ❤️

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 2, 2025

Elena Rybakina vs. Maria Sakkari Preview

Rybakina has bounced back strongly in 2025 after a brief mid-season dip, re-establishing herself as one of the most consistent performers on tour. The former Wimbledon champion reached the quarterfinals in Doha, London, and Berlin, with semifinal finishes in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Her highlight came in Strasbourg, where she edged Liudmila Samsonova in a gritty three-set final to lift the trophy.

Statistically, she has been sharp, winning 72.8% of first-serve points, converting 41% of break opportunities, and firing 235 aces in 41 matches.

Rybakina d. Elina Avanesyan 6-2 6-1

Clean & confident tennis from Elena.

Her graceful power is tailor-made for Wimbledon.

✅30th win of 2025

A triumphant return for the 2022 champion…

Back in a very happy place.

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 1, 2025

Sakkari, meanwhile, has struggled to find rhythm this season. The Greek has not progressed past the Round of 16 at any event, with her best showing coming in Linz, a quarterfinal run halted by Dayana Yastremska. Across 30 matches, she’s posted 77 aces, a 64% first-serve win rate, and 41.3% break point conversion.

Sakkari d. Blinkova 6-4 6-4 at Wimbledon

Good start for Maria

She’s never been past the 3rd round at this event

Trying to work her way back after ending last season with an injury

Her ranking’s dropped, but she still has the level & experience

Rebuilding is a process

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) July 1, 2025

Elena Rybakina vs. Maria Sakkari Head-to-Head Record

Elena Rybakina leads the head-to-head against Maria Sakkari 4-1, having won their last three encounters in straight sets. Their rivalry began in 2020 in St. Petersburg, where Rybakina claimed a three-set victory. Sakkari’s lone win came two years later at Indian Wells, but since then, it’s been one-way traffic.

Rybakina has dominated their most recent matchups at the 2023 WTA Finals, the 2024 Miami Open, and earlier this year at the United Cup. Wimbledon will mark their first-ever Grand Slam meeting, adding an extra layer of pressure and significance.

Year	Event	Round	Winner	Score
2025	United Cup	Round	Elena Rybakina	6–4, 6–3
2024	Miami	Quarterfinals	Elena Rybakina	7–5, 6–4, 6–4
2023	WTA Finals	Round 1	Elena Rybakina	6–0, 6–4, 7–6(2)
2022	Indian Wells	Quarterfinals	Maria Sakkari	7–5, 6–4
2020	St. Petersburg	Semifinals	Elena Rybakina	3–6, 7–5, 6–1

Elena Rybakina vs. Maria Sakkari Comparison

Elena Rybakina	Category	Maria Sakkari
11	Current Ranking	77
360-155	Career W-L	481-322
29-12	YTD W-L	15-19
9	Career Titles	2
1	Grand Slams	0
1	YTD Titles	0

Elena Rybakina vs. Maria Sakkari Prediction

Given Rybakina’s consistent form, strong service stats, and recent title in Strasbourg, she enters as the clear favorite. Sakkari, still searching for rhythm, hasn’t made it past the Round of 16 all season. Unless she finds sudden form, Rybakina should come through.

Prediction: Elena Rybakina in straight sets

Firing away! 🔥

Elena Rybakina books her ticket into the next round after defeating Avanesyan 6-2,6-1. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/2VoMt4CrEN
— wta (@WTA) July 1, 2025

Elena Rybakina vs. Maria Sakkari Wimbledon 2025 Betting Odds

With Rybakina heavily favored at 2/13 and Sakkari a distant 17/4, the bookmakers see little room for an upset. Backing Rybakina looks like the safest play.

Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:

Elena Rybakina: 2/13

Maria Sakkari: 17/4

Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via BetMGM):

Total Games Over 19.5: 17/20

Total Games Under 19.5: 23/25

Total Games won by Rybakina Over 12.5: 27/25

Total Games won by Sakkari Over 7.5: 5/6

Total Sets Over 2.5: 43/20

Total Sets Under 2.5: 7/20

(All Odds According to BetMGM: BetMGM offers exclusive promo codes, bonus deals and accurate odds for users upon signing up. Use BetMGM to ace your betting game in all sports!)

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