WTA roundup: Venus Williams falls in Aussie Open tuneup

Tuesday’s WTA action was packed with high-stakes moments, emerging names, and a bit of history. At Hobart, Tatjana Maria defeated Venus Williams in the oldest combined-age match in WTA history. Peyton Stearns pulled off the upset of the day against Barbora Krejcikova, and Mirra Andreeva dropped just four games in a dominant showing in Adelaide.

Match discipline, late-set execution, and return pressure stood out across both tournaments — and bettors who stayed sharp on trends and early-round form found several winning angles.

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Top Takeaways

  • Maria vs. Venus set a record. At 83 years combined, it was the oldest WTA match ever — and Maria dominated the key points.
  • Stearns broke through. She closed a three-set upset against Krejcikova by winning a nervy tiebreak.
  • Andreeva continues to dominate. The 16-year-old dropped just four games in another easy win.
  • Mboko grinded it out. Survived a tough third-set tiebreak to move on in Adelaide.
  • Tagger impressed again. The 17-year-old hit 40 winners in a nearly three-hour battle.
  • Pridankina made a statement. Straight-set win over a seed signals possible sleeper run ahead.

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The day’s matchups brought a mix of youthful breakthroughs, veteran showdowns, and qualifier fireworks. Here’s how each key match played out, and what it meant from a betting perspective.

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Tatjana Maria vs Venus Williams Recap: Maria wins 6-4, 6-3

Tatjana Maria dispatched Venus Williams in a clean 87-minute match to become the older half of the WTA’s oldest-ever singles clash. Maria broke serve multiple times and capitalized on five double faults by Venus.
Williams, now 45, has dropped back-to-back first-rounders heading into the Australian Open. Maria, 38, was sharper on serve and return. For bettors, this was a clear edge against age and rhythm.

Peyton Stearns vs Barbora Krejcikova Recap: Stearns wins 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4)

Stearns scored one of the bigger upsets of the week, outlasting two-time major winner Krejcikova in a three-set thriller. The American started well, slumped in Set 2, then held on through a tight tiebreak.
Her returning pressure and better shot tolerance late made the difference. If you grabbed her as a plus-money dog or live bet after the second set, this was a rewarding hit.

Iva Jovic vs Janice Tjen Recap: Jovic wins 6-0, 6-1

Third-seeded Iva Jovic made quick work of Janice Tjen, needing barely an hour to wrap up a 6-0, 6-1 result. She broke repeatedly and kept unforced errors to a minimum.
This was the cleanest chalk spot on the board — bettors who backed Jovic to roll cashed easily and likely hit spread or under props as well.

Rebecca Sramkova vs Opponent Recap: Sramkova advances

Sramkova advanced with a strong opening-round win. While full match stats weren’t available, her baseline control and hardcourt consistency have made her a solid option in early-round draws.
Not one for flashy shotmaking, but her grind-it-out style remains a solid backing angle for bettors chasing value.

Xinya Wang vs Opponent Recap: Wang advances

China’s Xinya Wang secured a routine win to reach the second round. The matchup details weren’t listed, but Wang’s aggressive return game and hardcourt poise have made her a consistent presence in this tournament type.
Another match where form over name value cashed.

Before shifting to Adelaide results, the Hobart slate reminded us that early rounds are often where experienced grinders and up-and-coming shotmakers shine — especially when odds still reflect outdated rankings.

Adelaide International

Adelaide offered no shortage of headlines, from teen phenoms to marathon qualifiers and seeded battles that went deep into the third set. Here’s what shaped the day down under.

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Mirra Andreeva vs Marie Bouzkova Recap: Andreeva wins 6-3, 6-1

Andreeva was all business in her second-round victory. She broke early in both sets, kept errors low, and didn’t let Bouzkova settle into any rhythm.
At just 16, she continues to climb the ranks with clinical play. For bettors, she remains one of the most dependable early-round picks on tour.

Victoria Mboko vs Anna Kalinskaya Recap: Mboko wins 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (6)

Mboko needed three sets and a tense tiebreak to get through Kalinskaya. After cruising through Set 1, she lost control in Set 2 but regrouped just in time to edge the final breaker.
A textbook grind win — and a cash for anyone backing her to win outright or cover extended set spreads.

Lilli Tagger vs Xinyu Gao Recap: Tagger wins 3-6, 7-5, 6-3

In a nearly 3-hour war, Tagger came from a set down to beat Gao behind 40 winners. The 17-year-old, coached by Francesca Schiavone, played fearlessly under pressure.
Her shotmaking proved too much in the end. For live bettors, the turnaround from Set 1 to Set 2 was the prime buy-in moment.

Elena Pridankina vs Diane Parry Recap: Pridankina wins 6-3, 6-2

Pridankina took out the 13th seed with a composed straight-set win. She broke serve repeatedly and handled Parry’s pace well.
This was one of the sharpest underdog hits of the round. Bettors who faded seeds in early draws got paid here.

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