Saint MaloClayQuarter-finals1 May 2026 · 17:30
Y. Yuan
China
VS
A. Blinkova
#89 · Russia
YUAN
1.641
·
BLINKOVA
2.31

Odds

Market
Yuan
Blinkova
Change
Winner
1.641
2.31
Total
line 21.5
1.99
Over 21.5
1.73
Under 21.5
Total
line 21.0
1.901
Over 21.0
1.935
Under 21.0
Handicap
games
1.86
-2.5 games
1.88
+2.5 games
Handicap
games
2.05
-3.5 games
1.69
+3.5 games

Player analysis

Y. Yuan shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 186. Point dominance has been clear and improving — average DS of +14.5, trending upward over the last three matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.2/10, leaving Y. Yuan vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +25 over the last five.

DS 14.46Trend up

A. Blinkova has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -2.0, meaning A. Blinkova has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.2/10, leaving A. Blinkova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +11 over the last five.

DS -1.97Trend up

Recent form

Clay court stats

Yuan
Stat
Blinkova
50%
Win rate
54.4%
9–9
W–L
68–57

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won60%
BP converted60%
BP saved60%
Aces2
Double faults1
1st serve %60%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted50%
BP saved60%
Aces1
Double faults5

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.

10
Hard 10
Y. Yuan vs A. Blinkova head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA MiamiHard1/64-finalsYuan4-6 2-6