WTA - WTA Washington Citi Open
Prediction :
Yuliia Starodubtseva wins the match
Fifth seed Magdalena Frech will be among the top seeds starting off their WTA Washington campaign in the first round. She will be up against qualifier Yuliia Starodubtseva as the two square off for the second time. Let’s look at the overview and a prediction for the match.
It has been a poor campaign so far for Frech, who arrives here having compiled an 8-18 record. Also, in most of her tournaments, she has suffered elimination in the first round (8).
The world No. 24 may be coming into this match seeded and 26th in the live rank, but her head-to-head advantage is at risk. The Pole is on three straight defeats and also lost five straight hardcourt matches.
Starodubtseva will never get a better chance to avenge her loss in the only meeting with Frech. She lost this encounter in straight sets in the San Diego qualification rounds in 2023.
Though she is also on a losing run this season, Starodubtseva comes to this latest clash in much better form. The Ukrainian has compiled a 17-22 record, coming off two wins in the qualifiers.
The latest of those was a 2-0 win against Alana Smith, her fourth victory in six matches. Now placed 72nd in the live rankings, she will be confident of shocking her higher-ranking opponent.
Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Magdalena Frech Form
Yuliia Starodubtseva and Magdalena Frech Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
20 Jul 2025 - WTA Washington Citi Open
19 Jul 2025 - WTA Washington Citi Open
3 Jul 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
1 Jul 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
22 Jun 2025 - WTA Bad Homburg Open
21 Jun 2025 - WTA Bad Homburg Open
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
1 Jul 2025 - WTA Wimbledon Championships
23 Jun 2025 - WTA Bad Homburg Open
19 Jun 2025 - WTA Berlin Open
16 Jun 2025 - WTA Berlin Open
10 Jun 2025 - WTA London - Queen's
29 May 2025 - WTA French Open
Yuliia Starodubtseva - Magdalena Frech Key Points
- Frech lost her last three matches.
- Frech has compiled an 8-18 record so far.
- On hard courts, Frech has five straight defeats.
- Starodubtseva has four wins in her last six matches.
- Starodubtseva won four of her last five hardcourt matches.
Our Yuliia Starodubtseva vs Magdalena Frech Prediction
Starodubtseva is making her maiden main draw appearance at WTA Washington, and she comes on a high after wins in the qualifiers. She will feel the momentum gained in the two victories can propel her past Magdalena Frech, who is having a poor season so far.
Four wins in five hardcourt matches will surely boost her confidence. Meanwhile, Frech is coming from three straight defeats, and she’s also lost five straight on hard courts. Our prediction for Yuliia Starodubtseva v Magdalena Frech is that Yuliia Starodubtseva wins the match.