Ilinca Dalina Amariei defeated Maria Sara Popa 6-2 7-6 in the W35 Buzau 1 round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Maria Sara Popa came in ranked #427, leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Ilinca Dalina Amariei had been the form player, winning 7 of their last 10 on clay. Ilinca Dalina Amariei claimed a first win over Maria Sara Popa in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 | W15 Bucharest 2 | R16 | clay | Maria Sara Popa | 6-2 3-6 6-4 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (54 vs 69). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Dalina Amariei I.: 12 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Sara Popa M.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About