Clara Tauson vs Yuliia Starodubtseva Preview & Prediction | 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Third Round

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The 16th seed Clara Tauson aims to pick up where she left off last time out but won’t have it all her own way against Yuliia Starodubtseva.

Ranking points: WTA 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: IGA Stadium, Montreal, Canada

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Clara Tauson vs Yuliia Starodubtseva prediction

Clara Tauson only dropped three games in a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Lucia Bronzetti last time out and her all-round play was excellent. Conviction on break points, winning five of six. Four aces and a 67% win-rate on her first serve and a successful conversion rate of over 50% on second serve points, underlining Tauson’s ability to produce good tennis under pressure.

Yuliia Starodubtseva also impressed hugely in the second round, beating Magdalena Frech 6-1, 6-1. For both of these two players, it feels like the match will be decided by who wins the first set. 

Momentum can be a huge factor in a showdown such as this, so rather than backing a winner, consider backing the contest to be decided in two sets.

Clara Tauson vs Yuliia Starodubtseva tip: Total sets - 2