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WTA Iasi

Prediction C. Burel vs Y. Putintseva — 13.07.2026

Daniel Carter

WTA - 746

C. Burel - Y. Putintseva

WTA Iasi 1/16-finals

July 13, 2026 • 09:00

Days

Hours

Minutes

Seconds

WTA - 77

Tennis Head-to-Head and Recent Matches

Total games 1

H2H W-L 0-0-1

Avg sets per match 2.00

Last 5 W-L 0-1

Last 3 W-L 0-1

Current streak L1

Sets balance 0

Avg sets (last 5) 2.00

Sets range 2-2

3-set matches 0 (0%)

2-0 / 2-1 split 0/0 • 1/0

0% 0 Wins

0% 0 Draws

100% 1 Wins

Last 1 match

Date

Match

Score

Tournament

Surface

18 Jun 2024

Y. Putintseva - C. Burel

2:0 (6-3, 6-4)

Birmingham

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C. Burel

Player Overview

Clara Burel has struggled to find her footing on the tour, with a career baseline win percentage of just under 56% on hard courts. Currently, she is trending in the wrong direction, having lost her last three matches. The 22-year-old French player has yet to secure a win in her recent outings, showcasing a lack of rhythm that has hindered her ability to capitalize on opponents’ weaknesses.

Her recent form includes a disappointing loss to A. Herrero Linana, where she failed to win a set. With no victories in her last five matches, Burel's path to regaining confidence appears steep. As she faces Yulia Putintseva, the pressure mounts; another loss could further dent her already fragile confidence.

Match results: C. Burel

9 Jul 2026 Contrexeville

C. Burel

A. Herrero Linana

1 2

3 6

6 4

3 6

7 Jul 2026 Contrexeville

P. Marcinko

C. Burel

0 2

0 6

2 6

17 Jun 2026 W75 Blois

C. Burel

D. Papamichail

0 1

3 6

16 Jun 2026 W75 Blois

J. Otzipka

C. Burel

0 2

5 7

2 6

14 Jun 2026 W35 Nice + H (France)

C. Burel

J. Lim

2 1

6 1

3 6

6 3

13 Jun 2026 W35 Nice + H (France)

C. Burel

M. S. Popa

2 0

6 0

6 3

12 Jun 2026 W35 Nice + H (France)

A. Ibragimova

C. Burel

0 2

2 6

1 6

11 Jun 2026 W35 Nice + H (France)

C. Burel

D. Chiesa

2 1

1 6

6 3

7 5

9 Jun 2026 W35 Nice + H (France)

A. Lew Yan Foon

C. Burel

0 2

3 6

5 7

24 May 2026 WTA French Open

K. Volynets

C. Burel

2 0

6 3

6 1

Y. Putintseva

Player Overview

Across the last 5 matches, Y. Putintseva posts a 0-0 record, with sets at 0-0. The sample includes opponents such as a mixed opponent pool, which gives a practical read on current form.

For the upcoming fixture, the key point is straightforward: Y. Putintseva wins when early-game pace is controlled and second-serve drop-offs are limited. This stretch was built on recent events, so match-to-match stability matters more than a single isolated result.

Match results: Y. Putintseva

10 Jul 2026 Bastad

Y. Putintseva

P. Badosa

0 2

1 6

2 6

9 Jul 2026 Bastad

S. Kraus

Y. Putintseva

0 2

2 6

3 6

8 Jul 2026 Bastad

L. Radivojevic

Y. Putintseva

0 2

4 6

5 7

6 Jul 2026 Bastad

M. Matoula

Y. Putintseva

0 1

1 6

29 Jun 2026 WTA Wimbledon

Y. Putintseva

T. Maria

0 2

4 6

20 Jun 2026 WTA Bad Homburg

A. Blinkova

Y. Putintseva

0 0

13 Jun 2026 WTA Nottingham

A. Dudeney

Y. Putintseva

2 0

6 1

6 3

28 May 2026 WTA French Open

Y. Putintseva

C. Osorio

0 2

5 7

25 May 2026 WTA French Open

T. Gibson

Y. Putintseva

1 2

6 4

4 6

1 6

17 May 2026 WTA Strasbourg

Y. Putintseva

O. Oliynykova

0 2

4 6

Players Analysis

C. Burel has shown a strong performance in her recent matches, winning 8 out of her last 10 encounters, including a notable victory against J. Lim in the finals of W35 Nice. Her recent form indicates a solid ability to close out matches, especially in best-of-three formats. On the other hand, Y. Putintseva has struggled recently, with only 3 wins in her last 10 matches, including a loss to P. Badosa in the semi-finals of Bastad. This trend suggests that she may be facing challenges in maintaining consistency.

Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors

Looking at the head-to-head record, Y. Putintseva has a perfect 1-0 record against C. Burel, having won their only encounter in straight sets (2-0) at the Birmingham tournament in June 2024. This historical context may provide a psychological edge for Putintseva. However, Burel's recent form and ability to win matches convincingly could counterbalance this. The match will be played on a hard surface, which generally favors players with strong serving capabilities. Burel's recent performances indicate a higher level of confidence and effectiveness on this surface compared to Putintseva.

C. Burel — Y. Putintseva Prediction

Given the recent form and head-to-head context, C. Burel is predicted to win this match. The forecast suggests a 2-0 victory for Burel, with her strong serving and recent success likely overpowering Putintseva's current struggles.

Final score in sets: 2:0
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1 - C. Burel, Set 2 - C. Burel
Expected aces: 4
Double faults: 2
Break points: 3

In terms of tactics, Burel is expected to utilize her strong baseline game to dictate play and pressure Putintseva into making errors. She may focus on targeting Putintseva's second serve to create break point opportunities, while also maintaining a solid defense to counter any aggressive plays from her opponent.

3 Reasons Why C. Burel Will Win

Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors C. Burel 2:0 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors C. Burel.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, C. Burel has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than Y. Putintseva, which can swing tight scorelines.

Match Prediction

Date Match W S A DF BP

13.07.2026 09:00 WTA Iasi

C. Burel

Y. Putintseva

2 0

1 1 0 0