Day 2 at the WTA 250 in Iasi features a compelling mix of rising talents, local hopes, and tour-tested clay specialists. Romanian teenagers Giulia Safina Popa and Andreea Prisacariu look to ride home support against more experienced opponents, while Jaqueline Cristian aims to back up her Roland Garros run. Elsewhere, Nuria Párrizas Díaz and Panna Udvardy bring strong clay credentials into matchups they’ll be expected to control. With confidence, form, and crowd energy all in play, several matches could go down to the wire.
WTA Iasi Day 2 Predictions
Giulia Safina Popa vs Victoria Jimenez Katsintseva
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Giulia Safina Popa impressed in qualifying, showing comfort on clay and feeding off local support. Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva brings more experience and recent success on the surface, but she could be vulnerable if Popa starts strong. With the crowd behind her and momentum on her side, the Romanian teen has a real shot at the upset.
Prediction: Popa in 3
Nuria Parrizas Diaz vs Irene Burillo Escorihuela
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Nuria Parrizas Díaz enters Iași in strong clay form, having recently won a WTA title in Valencia. Irene Burillo has battled through qualifying but hasn’t had the same level of success at tour events. With more experience and confidence on this surface, Párrizas Díaz should take control early.
Prediction: Parrizas Díaz in 2
Daria Lodikova vs Jaqueline Cristian
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Jaqueline Cristian brings top-level experience and home support, but Daria Lodikova has been sharp on clay this year, evidenced by her run through qualifying. Cristian’s recent run to the Roland Garros third round shows her quality, but Lodikova’s form and confidence could make this tricky.
Prediction: Cristian in 3
Margaux Rouvroy vs Panna Udvardy
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Margaux Rouvroy has shown flashes on clay this season but remains inconsistent at Tour level. Panna Udvardy, a former finalist in Iași, is more proven on the surface and thrives in these conditions. Her experience should make the difference.
Prediction: Udvardy in 2
Elina Avanesyan vs Andrea Prisacariu
Head-to-Head: first meeting
Elina Avanesyan will be eager to snap a five-match losing streak and rediscover the form that took her to the Iași final last year. Andreea Prisacariu enters as the underdog but will have the crowd behind her and some solid ITF clay results this season. Still, Avanesyan’s higher level and past success on this surface should give her the edge.
Prediction: Avanesyan in 2
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