Ilay Yoruk defeated Maria Sara Popa 6-2 6-2 in the W15 Antalya 16 quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Sara Popa came in ranked #430, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Ilay Yoruk claimed a first win over Maria Sara Popa in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | W15 Bucharest 3 | R16 | clay | Maria Sara Popa | 4-6 6-1 6-3 |
| 2023-05-13 | W15 Antalya 15 | SF | clay | Maria Sara Popa | 6-2 4-6 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (144 vs 189). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About