# Paula Badosa def. Daria Kasatkina

Source: https://tennis-db.com/wta/matches/balldontlie_wta:17536475/paula-badosa-vs-daria-kasatkina
Tour: WTA

Paula Badosa defeated Daria Kasatkina 4-6 7-6(7) 6-4 in the 2026 China Open first round on hard courts on October 1, 2026.

## Match
- Score: 4-6 7-6(7) 6-4
- Tournament: China Open
- Season: 2026
- Round: Round of 128
- Surface: Hard
- Date: 2026-10-01

## Player comparison
| Field | Paula Badosa | Daria Kasatkina |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Country | ESP | AUS |
| Birth date | 1997-11-15 | 1997-05-07 |
| Age | 28 | 29 |
| Height | 180 cm | 170 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 59 | 87 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1052 | 883 |
| Elo (entering) | 1856 | 1740 |
| Current career W-L | 182-118 | 324-234 |
| Current career earnings | $10,028,034 | $15,286,262 |

Pre-match H2H: Paula Badosa 4-5 Daria Kasatkina.

## Stats
| Stat | Paula Badosa | Daria Kasatkina |
| :--- | ---: | ---: |
| Aces | 2 | 3 |
| Double faults | 9 | 6 |
| 1st serve % | 66.9% | 81.1% |
| 1st serve points won % | 55.6% | 53.5% |
| 2nd serve points won % | 37.5% | 35.0% |
| BP saved % | 57.9% | 20.0% |
| BP converted % | 80.0% | 42.1% |
| Service points won % | 49.6% | 50.0% |
| Return points won % | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Total points won % | 49.8% | 50.2% |
| Match Serve+ | -7.3 | -6.9 |
| Match Return+ | +6.9 | +7.3 |

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.

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