Cluj-Napoca, Romania – Xinyu Wang of China defeated Rebeka Masarova of Spain in the first round of the ATX Open Austin tennis tournament on . The match, held at the Transylvania Open Cluj, concluded with a score of 2-0 in sets, according to tournament data.
The victory marks the second consecutive win for Wang against Masarova, establishing a 2-1 head-to-head record in favor of the Chinese player. Their previous encounter took place in Hua Hin, Thailand, on , where Masarova also emerged victorious. An earlier meeting at the Australian Open Girls tournament in , also saw Masarova win.
The upcoming match between the two players is scheduled for , at 1:30 AM in Austin, Texas, as part of the WTA tournament. This will be the first round of the competition.
Currently ranked 33rd in the world by the WTA, Xinyu Wang boasts an Elo score of 1438. She is 24 years old and stands at 1.82 meters tall. Her career prize money totals $3,559,254 USD. Wang’s recent form shows 69% win rate, with 11 wins out of 16 matches played. Over the last 12 months, she has maintained a 54.6% win rate, securing 30 wins from 55 matches.
Rebeka Masarova, ranked 117th by the WTA with an Elo score of 660, is 26 years old and measures 1.86 meters in height. She has accumulated $1,399,158 USD in career prize money. Masarova’s current form indicates a 50% win rate, with 4 wins in 8 matches. Her win rate over the past 12 months is 58.9%, achieving 33 wins from 56 matches.
Statistical analysis reveals differences in their playing styles. Wang demonstrates a higher win percentage in matches (69% vs. Masarova’s 50%) and in three-set matches (67% vs. 50%). She also exhibits a stronger performance in winning sets in straight sets (50% vs. 13%). Masarova, however, shows a slightly better ability to win sets from behind (20% vs. Wang’s 38%).
Looking at set win percentages, Wang and Masarova are evenly matched in the first set (50% each), while Wang holds an advantage in the second set (69% vs. 38%) and the third set (100% vs. 60%).
Marta Kostyuk, a Ukrainian tennis player, has achieved one singles and two doubles titles on the WTA Tour. She reached the quarterfinal stage of the 2024 Australian Open in singles and the semifinal stage of the 2023 Australian Open in doubles. Her career record includes one WTA 500 singles final loss and two WTA 250 singles wins. In doubles, she has secured two WTA 250 titles and one loss in a WTA 500 final.
The data indicates a competitive landscape within the WTA tour, with players like Wang and Masarova vying for ranking points and tournament success. Wang’s higher ranking and recent form suggest she enters the Austin match as the favorite, but Masarova’s previous victories against Wang demonstrate her capability to challenge top-ranked opponents. The upcoming match will provide further insight into their respective strengths and weaknesses as they navigate the competitive world of professional tennis.
The match in Cluj-Napoca on saw Wang secure a decisive victory, setting the stage for their next encounter in Austin. The Austin tournament represents an important opportunity for both players to advance their rankings and gain momentum as the tennis season progresses. The match is scheduled to begin at .
