French OpenClay1/64-finals26 May 2025 · 13:45
J. Cristian
Romania
VS
K. Birrell
#80 · Australia

Odds

Market
Cristian
Birrell
Winner

Player analysis

J. Cristian comes into this match in difficult form — 2 wins from the last 5. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -8.3, meaning J. Cristian has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.6/10, leaving J. Cristian vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — J. Cristian has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -21 over recent matches.

DS -8.35Trend mixed

K. Birrell has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -8.1 to 10.2, with at least one match where K. Birrell was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.4/10, leaving K. Birrell vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +15 over the last five.

DS 1.74Trend mixed

Recent form

Clay court stats

Cristian
Stat
Birrell
63.2%
Win rate
32.4%
12–7
W–L
11–23

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted40%
BP saved40%
Aces3
Double faults3
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted60%
BP saved60%
Aces2
Double faults4

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

12
Hard 02
Clay 10
J. Cristian vs K. Birrell head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA AdelaideHardQuarter-finalsBirrell5-7 6-1 7-5
French OpenClay1/64-finalsCristian6-1 6-0
WTA HobartHardSemi-finalsBirrell6-4 6-4