Yuliia Starodubtseva def. Maria Sakkari
1-6 7-6(4) 6-2
Yuliia Starodubtseva defeated Maria Sakkari 1-6 7-6(4) 6-2 in the 2026 US Open second round on hard courts on September 3, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Yuliia Starodubtseva | Maria Sakkari |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 7 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| First serve % | 56.0% | 64.0% |
| First serve points won % | 55.0% | 57.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 61.0% | 62.0% |
| Break points saved % | 60.0% | 56.0% |
| Break points converted % | 44.0% | 40.0% |
| Service points won % | 57.0% | 59.0% |
| Return points won % | 41.0% | 43.0% |
| Total points won % | 49.0% | 51.0% |
| Match Serve+ | +0.5 | +2.0 |
| Match Return+ | -2.0 | -0.5 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the WTA 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Yuliia Starodubtseva | Maria Sakkari |
|---|---|---|
| Country | UKR | GRE |
| Birth date | Feb 17, 2000 | Jul 25, 1995 |
| Age | 26 | 31 |
| Height | 172 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 58 | 35 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,045 | 1,415 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,723 | 1,838 |
| Current career W-L | 32–41 | 266–211 |
| Current career earnings | $2,513,820 | $14,983,434 |
Path
Yuliia Starodubtseva's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ella Seidel | 6-2 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 2026 | R128 |
Yuliia Starodubtseva's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elena Rybakina | 6-7(6) 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Sep 6, 2026 | R32 |
Maria Sakkari's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Montgomery | 2-6 7-5 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 1, 2026 | R128 |