WTA AucklandHardFinal4 Jan 2026 · 02:10
Y. Starodubtseva
#53 · Ukraine
VS
L. Tagger
#117 · Austria
STARODUBTSEVA
2.31
·
TAGGER
1.65

Odds

Market
Starodubtseva
Tagger
Winner
2.31
1.65

Player analysis

Y. Starodubtseva shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 63. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -22.1 to 37.0, with at least one match where Y. Starodubtseva was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving Y. Starodubtseva vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency is a red flag — Y. Starodubtseva has been losing the important points, with a BP efficiency of -10 over recent matches.

DS 11.8Trend mixed

L. Tagger has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point statistics tell a concerning story — average DS of -1.4, meaning L. Tagger has been on the wrong side of most exchanges over five matches. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 5.9/10, leaving L. Tagger vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Good performance in key moments — break point efficiency of +16 over the last five.

DS -1.42Trend mixed

Recent form

Hard court stats

Starodubtseva
Stat
Tagger
55.1%
Win rate
51.5%
109–89
W–L
17–16

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %70%
1st serve won60%
2nd serve won60%
BP converted50%
BP saved40%
Aces1
Double faults1
1st serve %70%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won40%
BP converted60%
BP saved60%
Aces3
Double faults2