Diae El Jardi vs Tatjana Maria Preview & Prediction | 2026 Morocco Open (Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem) | First Round
by Alex Meechan ·
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Tatjana Maria takes on Diae El Jardi in Rabat.
Ranking points: WTA 250
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Venue: Club des Cheminots, Rabat, Morocco
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Diae El Jardi vs Tatjana Maria prediction
All of Diae El Jardi's 2026 results have come at ITF level, where she’s struggled to put together back‑to‑back wins, and she hasn’t posted a notable run or a win over a significantly higher‑ranked opponent. Her season so far has mostly consisted of early exits, and stepping into a WTA main draw is a big jump in level compared to the matches she’s been playing.
It’s been a mostly difficult season for Tatjana Maria, with a number of first-round exits from tournaments. The veteran did seem to make a breakthrough at the Open de Rouen, as she won three matches in a row to progress to her first semi-final of the season, losing to eventual winner Marta Kostyuk. However, she has failed to maintain that momentum as she suffered a first-round loss in Madrid and then won just two games against Sorana Cirstea in the second-round of the Italian Open.
Nevertheless, she is far more proven at WTA level in comparison to her opponent, and remains competitive. This has the makings of a comfortable win for Maria in round one.
Diae El Jardi vs Tatjana Maria tip: Under 21.5 games
