Simona Waltert def. Yuliia Starodubtseva
7-5 4-6 6-1
Simona Waltert defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva 7-5 4-6 6-1 in the 2026 Italian Open first round on clay courts on May 6, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Simona Waltert | Yuliia Starodubtseva |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 0 | 0 |
| Double faults | 3 | 3 |
| First serve % | 72.0% | 55.0% |
| First serve points won % | 52.0% | 48.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 44.0% | 38.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 47.0% |
| Break points converted % | 53.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 50.0% | 43.0% |
| Return points won % | 57.0% | 50.0% |
| Total points won % | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| Serve rating | 99 | 82 |
| Return rating | 112 | 102 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Simona Waltert | Yuliia Starodubtseva |
|---|---|---|
| Country | SUI | UKR |
| Birth date | Dec 13, 2000 | Feb 17, 2000 |
| Age | 25 | 26 |
| Height | 176 cm | 172 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 91 | 57 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 840 | 1,044 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,696 | 1,753 |
| Current career W-L | 13–25 | 32–41 |
| Current career earnings | $1,542,229 | $2,513,820 |
Path
Simona Waltert's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yue Yuan | 6-2 1-6 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 2026 | Q2 |
| Giorgia Pedone | 6-2 7-6(4) | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 2026 | Q1 |
Simona Waltert's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hailey Baptiste | 7-6(9) 4-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | May 8, 2026 | R64 |
Yuliia Starodubtseva's path
No prior matches in this tournament.