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    Berlin Tennis Open 2026: Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Anastasia Potapova preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction & betting tips

    Match Details

    Fixture: Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Anastasia Potapova

    Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

    Tournament: Berlin Tennis Open

    Round: First round (Round of 32)

    Venue: LTTC “Rot-Weiß” Berlin

    Category: WTA 500

    Surface: Grass

    Prize Money: $1,206,446

    Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – Sportsnet


    Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Anastasia Potapova preview

    Potapova at the 2026 French Open (Image Source: Getty)
    Potapova at the 2026 French Open (Image Source: Getty)

    The Berlin Tennis Open kicks off on Monday, June 15 and the opening day of action at the WTA 500 will see a clash between former Top 10 player Ekaterina Alexandrova and current World No.27 Anastasia Potapova. The duo are slated to be in action post 2:00 PM local time on the Steffi Graf Stadion.

    Alexandrova began her 2026 grass season earlier this month at the Libema Open. The Russian entered the event as the top seed but was upset in straight sets in her opening round battle against Panna Udvardy. Meanwhile, Potapova had also been in action at s-Hertogenbosch, but the 25-year-old was forced to withdraw from the tournament in the second round due to an injury.

    Overall, Alexandrova has had a forgettable year with a 6/13 win-loss record. On the other hand, Potapova has delivered some exceptional tennis over the past few months, with the highlight of her season being a runners-up finish at the Linz Open and a semifinals appearance at the Madrid Open.


    Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Anastasia Potapova head-to-head record

    Alexandrova and Potapova at the Libema Open Grass Court Championships (Image Source: Getty)
    Alexandrova and Potapova at the Libema Open Grass Court Championships (Image Source: Getty)

    Alexandrova and Potapova have played against each other twice and they are split evenly down the middle in their head-to-head record. The duo’s first encounter took place in 2021, during the qualification rounds of the J&T Banka Ostrava Open, with Potapova winning that match in straight sets. Three years later, Alexandrova had her revenge in the quarterfinals of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz.


    Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Anastasia Potapova odds

    Player Name Moneyline Handicap Bets Total Games
    Ekaterina Alexandrova
    Anastasia Potapova

    (To be updated)


    Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Anastasia Potapova prediction

    Potapova at the Libema Open (Image Source: Getty)
    Potapova at the Libema Open (Image Source: Getty)

    Alexandrova and Potapova’s battle at the Berlin Tennis Open should make for some interesting viewing. The former is in desperate need of a win to get her 2026 season back on track and Potapova will be hoping to find her rhythm on grass after her injury scare at the Libema Open. While the grass courts should do Alexandrova a favor, Potapova’s recent form will likely give her the edge.

    Pick: Anastasia Potapova to win in straight sets.


    Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Anastasia Potapova betting tips

    Tip 1: The match will have at least 18 games.

    Tip 2: Anastasia Potapova to win at least one set 6-4 or better.