Anastasia Potapova vs Venus Williams Betting Tips & Live Stream – Potapova's Power Gives Her the Advantage in Washington
Anastasia Potapova returns to the Washington tournament aiming for her first main draw win after multiple early exits, but arrives in strong form following a remarkable clay-court season. Despite health issues hampering her grass campaign, she climbed back into the top 20 rankings. She faces tennis legend Venus Williams, who has struggled with form all season, holding an 0-8 record in 2026. This is their first-ever meeting, with Potapova expected to have the upper hand given Williams’ recent struggles.
- Potapova is the favorite, buoyed by a strong clay-court comeback
- Venus Williams seeks first 2026 win, holding an 0-8 record this year
- This is the first-ever meeting between Potapova and Williams
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Anastasia Potapova returns to Washington after recent illness setbacks, but her outstanding resurgence earlier this season makes her the overwhelming favorite against Venus Williams.
Potapova Eyes Her First Washington Win
- Anastasia Potapova holds a 0–3 record in Washington.
- She has a 12–2 record against players outside the Top 100 in 2026.
- Venus Williams is 0–8 on tour this year.
- She is looking for just her second tour-level win in the last three years.
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This will be their first meeting.
Potapova Eyes Better Fortune in Washington
Anastasia Potapova's grass-court season did not go as planned, as she retired from back-to-back tournaments in 's-Hertogenbosch and Berlin due to illness before suffering an opening-round exit at Wimbledon.
Earlier this season, she endured a difficult start and lost significant ranking points, which saw her slip close to dropping out of the top 100.
However, Potapova completely turned her season around during the clay-court swing, reaching the final in Linz, the semifinals in Madrid, and the fourth round in both Rome and Wimbledon. Those results helped her return to the top 20 in the rankings.
This will be her fourth appearance in Washington, but all three of her previous visits ended in opening-round defeats.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Austria |
| Age | Born 30 March 2001 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 27 |
| Career High | No. 21 (19 June 2023) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 24 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 3 |
Williams Hoping for Another Washington Spark
Venus Williams received a wildcard into the Washington main draw, making her third appearance at the tournament. She reached the second round in 2025 after an opening-round victory but suffered a first-round defeat during her previous visit in 2022.
The 46-year-old has played eight tournaments this season and has lost in the opening round of all of them. Her most recent defeat came against Irina-Camelia Begu in Bad Homburg.
Since the start of 2025, Williams has won just one tour-level match, which came against Peyton Stearns in Washington last year. She will now hope to recreate that success and produce another memorable run this week.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 17 June 1980 |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 664 |
| Career High | No. 1 (25 February 2002) |
| Elo Ranking | — |
| Tour-Level Titles | 47 |
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Verdict
Anastasia Potapova has been hampered by illness in recent tournaments, but her impressive resurgence during the clay-court season highlighted the level she is capable of producing. Against an out-of-form Venus Williams, the Russian is the overwhelming favorite to progress.
Potapova 2-0
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