A spot in the next round is at stake on Tuesday, when Anhelina Kalinina goes up against Paula Badosa in the Iasi round of 32. Paula Badosa is rolling — 5 straight wins, 7 of 10 in recent play. Anhelina Kalinina has dropped 2 straight and sits at 6-4 over the last ten.
This is the first career meeting between the two, which means no head-to-head baggage on either side of the net.
Hold strength tells the story — 65.2% versus 60.8% on first-serve points in Badosa's favor. Little separates them; Badosa gets the nod on the finest of margins.