Maria Sara Popa vs S. V. Balan — W35 Brasov 1 Q16
W35 Brasov 1 · ITF · Q16
2 — 0
Sets
Tuesday, 26 August 2025 ·
clay
ROUS. V. Balan
#815WTA
17 yrs
Last 10 · pre-match
LLWWWWLWLW
Sara Popa M.6-3 6-4
Balan S.
Sara Popa M.
662
Balan S.
340
Maria Sara Popa defeated S. V. Balan 6-3 6-4 in the W35 Brasov 1 q16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Maria Sara Popa came in ranked #430, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Maria Sara Popa extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Maria Sara Popa closed it out in two sets, 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-28 | W15 Antalya 18 | F | clay | Maria Sara Popa | 1-0 |
| 2025-12-18 | W15 Antalya 17 | R16 | clay | Maria Sara Popa | 6-4 6-1 |
Statistics
This seasonSara Popa M.Balan S.
1st serve in·Slight edge
68%
76%
1st serve points won·Even
59%
55%
2nd serve points won·Even
41%
40%
Service points won·Even
53%
51%
Return points won·Even
48%
48%
Break points saved·Slight edge
50%
45%
Aces / match·Even
0.7
0.3
Double faults / match·Dominant
4.9
2.0
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (129 vs 35). ATP, WTA & Challenger.