Himeno Sakatsume vs Nikola Bartunkova – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
2:1
03/03/2026 at 17:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
  • WTA - SINGLES: Indian Wells - Qualification, hard - Final

Match Stats

Aces
10
Double Faults
35
1st serve percentage
68%65%
1st serve points won
58% (42/73)72% (38/53)
2nd serve points won
49% (17/35)34% (10/29)
Break Points Saved
55% (6/11)44% (4/9)
1st return points won
28% (15/53)42% (31/73)
2nd return points won
66% (19/29)51% (18/35)
Break Points Converted
56% (5/9)45% (5/11)
Service Points Won
54% (56/104)59% (48/82)
Return Points Won
41% (34/82)46% (48/104)
Total Points Won
48% (90/186)52% (96/186)
Last 10 balls
73
Match points saved
01
Service games won
64% (9/14)64% (9/14)
Return games won
36% (5/14)36% (5/14)
Total games won
50% (14/28)50% (14/28)

Chances of winning


Himeno Sakatsume
33.3%
Nikola Bartunkova
66.7%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
37.7% 62.3%

Our Initial ML Estimation

43% 57%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Himeno Sakatsume has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-4.4%)
  • Nikola Bartunkova has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+4.4%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Himeno Sakatsume than the current prediction. (+9.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Himeno Sakatsume, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Nikola Bartunkova than the current prediction. (-9.7%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests a potential downturn for Nikola Bartunkova, possibly due to injuries or other negative factors.
  • Himeno Sakatsume - Nikola Bartunkova Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.82
    (2.43)

    1.41
    (1.47)
    6.7%
    (9.2%)
    What is the prediction for Himeno Sakatsume - Nikola Bartunkova?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Sakatsume will win (votes: 3 - 33.3%). Bartunkova will win (votes: 6 - 66.7%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Bartunkova: 35.9%97.5%.
  • High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 3 high ROI users predict this event. Sakatsume (votes: 2 - 66.7%). Bartunkova (votes: 1 - 33.3%).
  • Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:
    • AH +1.5 Sets - Sakatsume (1.74) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
  • Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 4 high ROI users predict this event. Sakatsume (votes: 3 - 75%). Bartunkova (votes: 1 - 25%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 0:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • Sakatsume is ranked WTA: 135. Bartunkova is ranked WTA: 107.
    • Sakatsume has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 2 wins).
    • Bartunkova is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
    • Bartunkova may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Bartunkova might have a minor edge in this game.
    • We predict that Bartunkova will win today's game, with odds of 1.47.
    • Recently, the players have not faced each other.
    Latest results of Himeno Sakatsume
    Latest results of Nikola Bartunkova
    Draw
    Singles - Qualification

    Semi-finals
    1Boulter K. (1)Tomova V.2 : 0
    2Stefanini L.Jimenez Kasintseva V. (23)1 : 2
    3Golubic V. (2)Stakusic M.0 : 2
    4Sawangkaew M.Masarova R. (21)2 : 0
    5Waltert S. (3)Sakatsume H.0 : 2
    6Jones E. (WC)Bartunkova N. (14)0 : 2
    7Galfi D. (4)Yuan Y.2 : 0
    8Pareja J. (WC)Tararudee L. (24)0 : 2
    9Zakharova A. (5)Dolehide C.2 : 0
    10Lepchenko V.Fruhvirtova L. (22)0 : 2
    11Zarazua R. (6)Hon P.0 : 2
    12Trevisan M.Vidmanova D. (19)0 : 2
    13Rakhimova K. (7)Carle M. L.2 : 0
    14Timofeeva M.Lamens S. (13)2 : 0
    15Chirico L. (Alt)Urhobo A. (WC)1 : 2
    16Garland J.Townsend T. (20)0 : 2
    17Semenistaja D. (9)Osuigwe W.2 : 1
    18Day K. (WC)Sasnovich A. (17)2 : 0
    19Sun L. (10)Inglis M.2 : 0
    20Mandlik E. (WC)Parry D. (15)0 : 2
    21Kraus S. (11)Hunter S.0 : 2
    22Stoiana M. (WC)Jeanjean L. (18)0 : 2
    23Starodubtseva Y. (12)Kalieva E.0 : 2
    24Brengle M.Gibson T. (16)0 : 2

    Final
    1Boulter K. (1)Jimenez Kasintseva V. (23)1 : 2
    2Stakusic M.Sawangkaew M.2 : 0
    3Sakatsume H.Bartunkova N. (14)2 : 1
    4Galfi D. (4)Tararudee L. (24)0 : 2
    5Zakharova A. (5)Fruhvirtova L. (22)2 : 0
    6Hon P.Vidmanova D. (19)0 : 2
    7Rakhimova K. (7)Timofeeva M. (RET.)0 : 1
    8Urhobo A.Townsend T. (20)0 : 2
    9Semenistaja D. (9)Day K.0 : 2
    10Sun L. (10)Parry D. (15)0 : 2
    11Hunter S.Jeanjean L. (18)2 : 0
    12Kalieva E.Gibson T. (16)1 : 2