Paula Badosa vs Tamara Zidansek — Iasi Semi-final
Badosa P.
Paula Badosa defeated Tamara Zidansek in the semifinals of the Iasi tournament on clay, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6. Badosa hit 3 aces and 10 double faults, winning 61 percent of her first serves and converting 33 percent of break points. Zidansek had 7 double faults, won 54 percent of her first serves, and converted 89 percent of break points, with both players earning 8 service breaks.
Around the match
Badosa secures return to top 100 and US Open direct entry after defeating Zidansek, showcasing mental resilience and physical durability after a long injury-plagued period.
Badosa P.Punto de Break ↗
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Key context
- Match story: Paula Badosa dropped the opening set before beating Tamara Zidansek 3–6 7–5 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-31 | Roland Garros | QF | clay | Tamara Zidansek | 7-5 4-6 8-6 |
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (22 vs 39). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Win Probability
Pre-match · updated 15:50 UTC50–58%
58–67%
67–80%
80%+
Clear favourite · Badosa P. clearly ahead, but no certainty
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.