Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Anhelina Kalinina Preview & Prediction | 2026 Morocco Open (Grand Prix SAR La Princesse Lalla Meryem) | Round of 16
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Yuliia Starodubtseva faces Anhelina Kalinina in the round-of-16 stage of the Morocco Open.
Ranking points: WTA 250
Start date/time:
Venue: Club des Cheminots, Rabat, Morocco
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel
Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Anhelina Kalinina prediction
Yuliia Starodubtseva won her first-round match against Angela Fita Boluda at the Morocco Open. The Ukrainian was not broken on serve as she wrapped up a 6-4 6-2 win after one hour and 29 minutes. Starodubtseva impressed at the Charleston Open last month, making it all the way to the final before she was beaten by defending champion Jessica Pegula.
She now faces compatriot Anhelina Kalinina for a place in the quarter-finals. She beat Simona Waltert in straight sets. Kalinina went an early break down but proceeded to win five games in a row from a deficit of 3-1 to take the first set. She broke twice more in the second to win 6-3 6-4. Kalinina has won two ITF titles this season, along with reaching two other finals.
Kalinina has a remarkable 27-5 win-loss record this season on clay, while Starodubtseva has also excelled at times on the surface. This is likely to be a watchable and competitive match between the pair.
Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Anhelina Kalinina tip: Over 21.5 games
