Daria Kasatina vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich Prediction 9/21/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Daria Kasatkina will face Aliaksandra Sasnovich in the first round of the Singapore Open on Monday, September 21. Here’s our Daria Kasatkina vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich prediction. This preview will include a Daria Kasatkina vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich pick.

Daria Kasatkina vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich Preview

Daria Kasatkina enters the Singapore Open main draw for the first time. The former World No. 8 is currently ranked 85th spot in the WTA rankings. Kasatkina has compiled 20 wins and 18 losses in 2026. On hard courts, she has a modest 7-9 record, with her best run coming in Doha earlier this season when she reached the last 16.

Kasatkina is currently on a three-match losing streak, managing to pick up just one main draw win in four tournaments during the North American hard-court swing. Her last match was at the US Open at the start of September, where she lost to Paula Badosa in straight sets. She doesn’t have points to defend for the remainder of the season, so this is an opening for the Aussie to climb the rankings.

Aliaksandra Sasnovich is also making her debut at the Singapore Open this week. The 32-year-old veteran is ranked 130th. She is a former Top 30 player and has wins over Kasatkina. Sasnovich has compiled 21 wins and 25 losses in 2026. On hard courts, she has posted a 15-12 record, pulling off her best run earlier this year in Brisbane, where she reached the last 16 as a qualifier. Sasnovich was last in action in late August, losing to Valdmannova in US Open qualifying.

Daria Kasatkina vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich Head-To-Head

Kasatkina and Sasnovich have an interesting rivalry. They have met nine times at all levels, and Kasatkina leads the head-to-head 5-4. They last played at the 2022 Miami Open and Sasnovich won 7-6, 6-4. So, it’s been over four years since their last meeting.

Daria Kasatkina vs Aliaksandra Sasnovich Prediction

Kasatkina has been nowhere near her best in recent months, but Sasnovich is the type of opponent I would back against her. The Aussie still has the superior rally and better variety, and you can argue that Kasatkina has mildly better serving technique and ability. The only concern is confidence, but she’s had over two weeks to reset after that US Open loss.

Nur Said's Pick: Kasatkina in straight sets