Yafan Wang vs Yuliia Starodubtseva Preview & Prediction | 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | First Round
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Qualifier Yafan Wang’s reward for reaching the main draw in Montreal is a first-round showdown with Ukrainian 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
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Yafan Wang vs Yuliia Starodubtseva prediction
Yafan Wang came up clutch when it mattered most in her qualification match against Rebeka Masarova of Switzerland. Five of nine break points converted and a 68%-win percentage in her second serve proved decisive as Wang came out on top in a three set nailbiter, winning 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to earn this Canadian Open first-round berth.
Yuliia Starodubtseva didn’t last long in Washington, although she did gain a couple of victories through the qualifiers. In the end, the Ukrainian was knocked out in straight sets by Magdalena Frech. That match saw Starodubtseva serve four double faults, the sort of unenforced errors that must be rectified by the time she takes the court here in Montreal.
We could be in for a fairly drawn-out encounter between these two players. It’s a huge opportunity for either to make the second round of a WTA 1000 tour event and both will see the match as winnable. The sets are likely to be long and backing over 21.5 total games is warranted.
Yafan Wang vs Yuliia Starodubtseva tip: Over 21.5 total games
