Maiar Sherif Ahmed Abdelaziz vs Oleksandra Oliynykova Prediction & Picks - WTA Iasi Open
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Mayar Sherif and Oleksandra Oliynykova duke it out for the fourth time in their career on Saturday, with the winner advancing to the final of the 2026 Iasi Open.
2 of the 3 meetings between Sherif and Oliynykova went to a deciding set, making the Over 2.5 sets at +135 a compelling pick for this matchup.
Current Form:
Mayar Sherif has won her last 8 matches on clay, including a hard-earned 6-2, 3-6, 6-7 win over Yulia Putintseva in the quarterfinals. Sherif, who boasts a 72 percent win rate on clay, is 27-11 on the surface in 2026.
Oliynykova posted her third straight-set win in the tournament, taking down Clara Burel 6-4, 7-5 in the quarterfinals. Oliynykova is 17-9 on clay and 20-13 overall this year.
The Matchup: Oleksandra Oliynykova has beaten Mayar Sherif in all their past three meetings, two of which on clay. However, Sherif has been untouchable on this surface lately.
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Maiar Sherif Ahmed Abdelaziz vs Oleksandra Oliynykova Form
Maiar Sherif Ahmed Abdelaziz and Oleksandra Oliynykova Latest Matches
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Jul 17, 2026 - WTA Iasi Open
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Jul 14, 2026 - WTA Iasi Open
Jun 23, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
May 28, 2026 - WTA French Open
May 26, 2026 - WTA French Open
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3/6 (50%)
Jul 17, 2026 - WTA Iasi Open
Jul 16, 2026 - WTA Iasi Open
Jul 14, 2026 - WTA Iasi Open
Jun 29, 2026 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
Jun 20, 2026 - WTA Eastbourne International
May 30, 2026 - WTA French Open
Maiar Sherif Ahmed Abdelaziz against Oleksandra Oliynykova : Head to Head (H2H)
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Feb 1, 2026 - Transylvania Open
Maiar Sherif Ahmed Abdelaziz - Oleksandra Oliynykova Key Points
- Oleksandr Olynykova is 3-0 vs Mayar Sherif
- Oleksandra Oliynykova is 17-9 on clay.
- Mayar Sherif is 27-11 on clay.
- Mayar Sherif has won her last 8 matches.
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Our Maiar Sherif Ahmed Abdelaziz vs Oleksandra Oliynykova Prediction
Key Stats: Both players thrive on the red dirt, with Olynykova sporting a 69.3 percent win rate on clay and Sherif holding a 72.9 percent.
2 out of 3 matches between Olynykova and Sherif went the distance, including their most recent encounter at Cluj Napoca this year, which was won by Olynykova 6-7, 6-4, 6-4.
What to Expect: Olynykova and Sherif traded haymakers throughout the match, taking this latest duel to the limit again. Although this match is basically a coin flip, Sherif seems to have unlocked the form that would end her losing woes against Olynykova.
Fearless Forecast: Mayar Sherif wins 6-4, 3-6, 7-5
Our betting prediction for Mayar Sherif vs. Oleksandra Olynykova: Over 2.5 Sets
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