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Tuesday’s WTA action brought a mix of tight three-setters, sharp straight-set wins, and a few surprise exits for seeded players. Hailey Baptiste took down No. 4 Emma Navarro in Abu Dhabi, while Katie Volynets knocked off the top seed in Ostrava. At the Transylvania Open, Jaqueline Cristian kept the home crowd happy — but just barely — with a gritty three-set survival effort. Bettors saw strong service performances, clutch break-point saves, and a few matches that flipped on key late momentum swings.
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Top Takeaways
- Hailey Baptiste pulled off a three-set upset of No. 4 Emma Navarro, striking seven aces and closing strong in Abu Dhabi.
- Katie Volynets eliminated No. 1 seed Tatjana Maria in Ostrava, converting five of 11 break chances and dominating set two.
- Clara Tauson and McCartney Kessler both advanced easily, setting up a solid quarterfinal matchup in Abu Dhabi.
- Cristian rallied the Romanian crowd, winning 7-5 in the third after dropping the second to Stefanini in Transylvania.
- Potapova edged Bronzetti in a long three-setter, keeping her tournament alive after dropping the first set.
- Yue Yuan needed over three hours to edge out Sorribes Tormo in the longest match of the day — a three-set rollercoaster.
WTA Match Recaps
Here’s the full match-by-match breakdown from Tuesday — what swung each result and where the value showed up for bettors tracking momentum, serve strength, and late-set nerves.
Hailey Baptiste def. Emma Navarro 7-6 (6), 0-6, 6-3
Hailey Baptiste pulled off the biggest upset of the day, holding her nerve in the opening-set tiebreak and then bouncing back after a lopsided second set. Despite getting blanked 0-6 in the middle frame, she reset mentally and capitalized on early breaks in the third to close out the No. 4 seed. Baptiste fired seven aces and saved five of nine break points, showing maturity in key moments. She now advances to face No. 5 seed Liudmila Samsonova in the quarters.
Liudmila Samsonova def. Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2
Samsonova made light work of Indonesia’s Janice Tjen, dominating with power and precision from the baseline. She broke serve multiple times in both sets and never allowed Tjen to build rhythm. Her return game was sharp, consistently pushing Tjen off her spot. Samsonova moves into the quarterfinals without dropping a set.
Clara Tauson def. Simona Waltert 6-3, 6-1
No. 3 seed Clara Tauson looked completely in control from the opening game, dictating rallies with heavy groundstrokes and keeping Waltert off balance. The Dane faced only one break point and won over 70% of her first-serve points. Waltert couldn’t withstand the pace, especially in the second set, where Tauson cruised. Tauson moves on to a quarterfinal showdown with American McCartney Kessler.
McCartney Kessler def. Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 6-2
Kessler turned in one of her cleanest performances of the season, dismissing No. 6 seed Leylah Fernandez in straight sets. She mixed pace well, used her serve to set up short balls, and kept unforced errors to a minimum. Fernandez never found her footing on return and struggled to impose her game. Kessler’s confidence will be high heading into a tough matchup with Tauson.
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Transylvania Open
Jaqueline Cristian def. Lucrezia Stefanini 6-2, 2-6, 7-5
In front of her home crowd, Cristian came through an emotional rollercoaster of a match. She started sharp, but Stefanini flipped momentum in the second, exposing Cristian’s second serve. The third set stayed tight until Cristian earned a crucial break at 5-5, then held serve to close it out. It was a gritty win that showed mental toughness under pressure.
Daria Snigur def. Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah 6-3, 6-3
Snigur looked comfortable from the start, using her flat groundstrokes to rush Rajaonah and create early pressure. The Ukrainian converted four of six break points and kept her first-serve percentage above 70%. Rajaonah showed flashes of counterpunching but lacked consistency. Snigur moves into round two with minimal time spent on court.
Xinyu Wang def. Kaitlin Quevedo 6-3, 6-0
Wang dominated her opening-round match with clinical returning and clean hitting. After a mildly competitive first set, she raised her level in the second, blanking Quevedo with deep returns and consistent baseline play. Quevedo’s serve became a liability, and Wang punished every short ball. The No. 4 seed looks locked in for a deep run in Cluj.
Anastasia Potapova def. Lucia Bronzetti 5-7, 6-4, 7-5
Potapova had to grind through a high-variance match that saw momentum shift multiple times. After losing the first set, she adjusted her shot selection and found more success attacking the net. Bronzetti had chances in both the second and third sets but couldn’t close key games. Potapova’s ability to reset mentally between sets proved decisive.
Oleksandra Oliynykova def. Anna Bondar 6-4, 6-4
Oliynykova scored a clean upset over No. 8 seed Bondar with disciplined, consistent ball-striking. She served at a high level, winning over 75% of first-serve points, and absorbed Bondar’s pace without overhitting. Both sets stayed close, but Oliynykova converted when it counted. She’s now into the quarterfinals without dropping a set.
Yue Yuan def. Sara Sorribes Tormo 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5)
In the longest match of the day, Yue Yuan came out on top after 3 hours and 24 minutes of back-and-forth tennis. After dropping the first set, she found a second wind in set two, flattening out her shots to take control. The third set was a physical battle, with both players exchanging breaks before Yuan edged the tiebreak 7-5. It was a test of stamina and nerve — and Yuan passed both.
Ostrava Open
Katie Volynets def. Tatjana Maria 7-5, 6-1
Volynets pulled off the upset of the tournament so far, knocking out No. 1 seed Tatjana Maria in straight sets. The American stayed patient in long rallies and capitalized on second-serve looks, breaking Maria five times. After a close first set, she ran away with the second, hitting confidently and keeping unforced errors low. She now faces Alycia Parks in the quarterfinals.
Alycia Parks def. Elina Avanesyan 6-4, 6-2
Parks backed up her seeding with a dominant win, using her power game to take time away from Avanesyan. Her first serve was nearly untouchable at times, and she dictated with her forehand from start to finish. Avanesyan struggled to hold under pressure, getting broken four times. Parks advances with momentum and will now face fellow American Volynets.
Caty McNally def. Tereza Martincova 6-4, 6-4
McNally moved into the quarters with a composed straight-sets win, staying aggressive behind her serve and finishing points at the net. Martincova had success in patches but couldn’t string together enough holds to threaten late. McNally’s consistency and ability to close out tight sets made the difference. It’s another solid result in what’s been a steady indoor swing for her.
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Rebecca Sramkova def. Vendula Valdmannova 6-2, 6-3
The No. 4 seed Sramkova played clean, structured tennis to ease past the Czech wild card. Her depth on returns forced errors, and she broke serve four times. Valdmannova struggled to hold under pressure, especially when trailing in games. Sramkova never let her opponent settle and wrapped things up in under 80 minutes.
Viktorija Golubic def. Sinja Kraus 6-4, 6-0
Golubic started steady, then accelerated through the second set without dropping a game. Her variety gave Kraus fits — mixing slices and heavy topspin to open up the court. Kraus couldn’t adjust to the tempo changes and faded quickly once behind. Golubic looks confident and efficient as she heads into the later rounds.
Katie Boulter def. Lucie Havlickova 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Boulter came through a choppy three-setter by raising her level in the decider. After a lapse in focus in set two, she regrouped and broke early in the third, cruising to the finish line. Havlickova showed fight but lacked consistency on return. Boulter’s serve and experience carried her through the big points.
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