Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Solana Sierra Prediction & Picks - WTA 125K Manila, Philippines Women Singles
WTA 125K - WTA 125K Manila, Philippines Women Singles
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by Lou Aguila | in Tennis Picks
Two top-100 caliber talents clash in the second round of the WTA 125 Philippine Open as former world’s No.63 Yuliia Starodubtseva takes on current world’s No. 63 Solana Sierra for a spot in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.
Recommended Pick:Yuliia Starodubtseva -2.5 Games
Potential Payout: $210 for every $110 Bet. (-110)
Current Form:
Starodubtseva opened her campaign in Manila with a 6-0, 6-4 win over Peangtarn Plipuech of Thailand. Starodubtseva didn’t waste time showcasing her caliber as she bageled Plipuech in the first set before fending off a comeback attempt from the Thai in the second frame. Starodubtseva improved to 5-2 in the season, having also collected three wins in the qualifying stages of the Australian Open before losing to Ajla Tomljanovic in the main draw 6-3, 6-7, 1-6.
Meanwhile, Sierra avenged her previous loss to Joanna Garland by taking her down in straight sets 6-4, 7-6. It wasn’t an easy match, but Sierra got the better of the exchanges by winning 9 of 11 service games and coming through with the clutch points in the second set tiebreaker.
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Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Solana Sierra Form
Yuliia Starodubtseva and Solana Sierra Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Jan 19, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 14, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 13, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 11, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 5, 2026 - ASB Classic
Jan 3, 2026 - ASB Classic
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Jan 19, 2026 - WTA Australian Open
Jan 14, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 11, 2026 - Hobart International
Jan 7, 2026 - United Cup
Jan 3, 2026 - United Cup
Jan 1, 2026 - United Cup
Yuliia Starodubtseva - Solana Sierra Key Points
- Solana Sierra is converting 60 percent of her breakpoints in 2026.
- Solana Sierra has a 67 percent win rate in second-round matches.
- Yuliia Starodubtseva is 5-2 in the 2026 WTA season.
- Yuliia Starodubtseva is winning 67.7 percent of her first serves in 2026.
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Our Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Solana Sierra Prediction
Fearless Forecast: Yuliia Starodubtseva bests Solana Sierra 7-6, 6-4
Reason: Starodubtseva has already picked up five wins this season and made a good account of herself by pushing Ajla Tomljanovic to three sets in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open. I also like the fact that the Ukrainian carries a higher success rate on her first serves (67 percent) than Sierra, who has only won 57 percent of her first serves in her first six matches this year. Sierra, who lost to Moyuka Uchijima 3-6, 1-6 in the first round of the 2026 Australian Open, owns a 7-14 record against top-100 players. Starodubtseva has a 16-32 record against these players.
Our betting prediction for Yuliia Starodubtseva vs. Solana Sierra: Yuliia Starodubtseva -2.5 Games.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
