Elena Rybakina vs Elina Svitolina Prediction 5/13/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Elena Rybakina and Elina Svitolina clash in the quarterfinals of the 2026 Italian Open. The match is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13. Here’s our Elena Rybakina vs Elina Svitolina prediction. This preview will also include an Elena Rybakina vs Elina Svitolina pick.

Elena Rybakina vs Elina Svitolina Preview

Elena Rybakina defeated former World No. 1 Karolina Pliskova in straight sets to reach the Rome quarterfinals. The match took 14 games to decide and lasted under an hour. In what was expected to be a big serving contest between the two of them, it was Rybakina who overpowered Pliskova to record an emphatic win.

In the victory, Rybakina hit 1 ace and 3 double faults. Rybakina landed 55% of first serves in play and won 70% of first serve points (16/23). Rybakina won 58% of second serve points (11/19) and saved two of three break points. Rybakina won a clean 61% of return points and broke Pliskova’s serve six times in the match. Rybakina improves to 30-6 for the season and is chasing her third title of 2026. But more importantly, she has reduced the gap to World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to under 1500 points.

Elina Svitolina, meanwhile, ended the inspiring run of Czech lucky loser Nikola Bartunkova. Svitolina recorded a straight sets victory in 80 minutes. The match took 17 games to decide. Svitolina won the first set in half an hour, recovering from a slow start in which she went a break down before prevailing 6-2. The second mirrored the first, as Bartunkova broke to lead, only for Svitolina to regain her composure and close out a straight sets win.

In the victory, Svitolina hit 2 aces and 2 double faults. She landed 71% of first serves in play and won 64% of first serve points (25/39). Svitolina won 25% of second serve points (4/16). She saved two of the seven break points she faced in the match. It is back-to-back quarterfinals in Rome for Svitolina, who has won this tournament twice in the past. She improves to 26-7 for the season.

Elena Rybakina vs Elina Svitolina Head-To-Head

Rybakina and Svitolina have faced off seven times at all levels. Rybakina holds a 4-3 lead in the head-to-head, but it is 2-1 Svitolina on clay. Svitolina beat Rybakina in Madrid last season.

Elena Rybakina vs Elina Svitolina Prediction

Rybakina’s offensive firepower is a huge weapon and the Kazakh should put enough pressure on Svitolina’s second serve to win cheap points. The second serve is a big weakness for Svitolina, who was broken multiple times by Bartunkova. And I also think Rybakina has plenty to play for this swing, including the No. 1 ranking and a title win would massively take her closer to that goal.

Nur Said's Pick: Rybakina in straight sets