Santiago Sierra has built a robust career with a 66.7% win rate across 318 matches, indicating solid consistency. Over the last two years, he has secured 49 wins against 35 losses, slightly below his career norm at 58.3%. Currently, he is on an upward trajectory, having won 80% of his last five matches, signaling a potential breakthrough on grass courts.
However, Sierra's recent form has been mixed, losing two of his last three matches, including a tough defeat to Sorana Cirstea at the French Open. His only recent victory came against Seidel at the WTA Bad Homburg, which may provide a confidence boost. With a career Elo rating of 2145, he enters this match against Anna Blinkova with the hope of building momentum.
Match results: Santiago Sierra
21 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
Santiago Sierra
A. Blinkova
21
36
75
64
W
20 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
Santiago Sierra
Seidel
20
62
61
W
12 Jun 2026WTA Hertogenbosch
Caty McNally
Santiago Sierra
20
64
63
L
10 Jun 2026WTA Hertogenbosch
Lois Boisson
Santiago Sierra
12
46
75
36
W
29 May 2026WTA French Open
Santiago Sierra
Sorana Cirstea
02
06
06
L
27 May 2026WTA French Open
Jasmine Paolini
Santiago Sierra
12
63
46
36
W
24 May 2026WTA French Open
E. Raducanu
Santiago Sierra
01
06
W
14 May 2026Parma
Santiago Sierra
D. Yastremska
02
36
57
L
13 May 2026Parma
Santiago Sierra
Kaja Juvan
21
36
62
62
W
12 May 2026Parma
Santiago Sierra
Monnet
20
64
60
W
A. Blinkova
Player Overview
Anna Blinkova has a solid career background, winning 55.2% of her matches with a notable performance on hard courts, where her Elo rating stands at 1892. Over the last two years, she has not been as effective, with a 46.8% win rate, reflecting ongoing struggles. Her recent form has been stable yet underwhelming, with a 50% win rate over her last ten matches.
Recently, Blinkova secured a win against Julia Avdeeva in Bad Homburg, but prior to that, she dropped a match against Tiffany Preston. Her mixed performances suggest uncertainty heading into this fixture. Facing Sierra, she will need to capitalize on her experience and adapt quickly to maintain her standing in the tournament.
Match results: A. Blinkova
21 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
Santiago Sierra
A. Blinkova
21
36
75
64
L
20 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
A. Blinkova
Julia Avdeeva
10
62
W
20 Jun 2026WTA Bad Homburg
A. Blinkova
Yulia Putintseva
00
L
15 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
A. Blinkova
Tiffany Preston
12
64
36
36
L
14 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
A. Blinkova
Artur Bondar
21
57
62
62
W
13 Jun 2026WTA Nottingham
Daria Kasatkina
A. Blinkova
02
36
26
W
9 Jun 2026WTA London
E. Raducanu
A. Blinkova
20
60
63
L
7 Jun 2026WTA London
Donna Vekic
A. Blinkova
02
26
46
W
7 Jun 2026WTA London
J Burrett
A. Blinkova
02
16
36
W
24 May 2026WTA French Open
A. Blinkova
Yulia Starodubtseva
02
36
16
L
Players Analysis
Santiago Sierra has shown a strong performance recently, winning 7 out of her last 10 matches, including a victory against Anna Blinkova in their latest encounter. Her ability to win crucial points is highlighted by her 66.7% career win rate and recent form of 58.3% over the last two years. On the other hand, Anna Blinkova has a win percentage of 55.2% in her career, but her recent form has been less impressive, with only 46.8% wins in the last two years. This matchup will be crucial for both players as they aim to capitalize on their strengths.
Statistical Analysis & Influencing Factors
In their last match, Santiago Sierra defeated Anna Blinkova with a score of 2:1, showcasing her resilience and ability to perform under pressure. The match consisted of three sets, with Sierra winning the second and third sets after losing the first. This indicates her capacity to adapt and recover during matches. Additionally, Sierra's serve statistics show a higher ace percentage compared to Blinkova, which could play a significant role in their upcoming match. The head-to-head record favors Sierra, who has won their only encounter, further solidifying her position as the favorite.
Santiago Sierra — Anna Blinkova Prediction
Given the recent performances and head-to-head results, Santiago Sierra is predicted to win against Anna Blinkova. The match is expected to be competitive, but Sierra's recent form and previous victory provide her with a slight edge. The predicted score is likely to reflect a closely contested match.
Final score in sets: 2:1
Predicted winner of each set: Set 1: Anna Blinkova, Set 2: Santiago Sierra, Set 3: Santiago Sierra
Expected aces: 5
Double faults: 3
Break points: 4
In terms of tactical expectations, Santiago Sierra will likely focus on her serve to gain an early advantage, while Anna Blinkova may try to exploit any weaknesses in Sierra's return game. The match could hinge on key break points, where both players will need to capitalize on their opportunities to secure sets.
3 Reasons Why Santiago Sierra Will Win
Projected Sets Edge. The numeric forecast favors Santiago Sierra 2:1 in sets, reflecting a confident path to the win.
Match Context Edge. A combination of form, experience and tournament context favors Santiago Sierra.
Pressure Points. In recent matches, Santiago Sierra has looked slightly sharper in deciding games and late-set scenarios than A. Blinkova, which can swing tight scorelines.
Match Prediction
DateMatchWSADFBP
21.06.2026 11:00WTA Bad Homburg
Santiago Sierra
A. Blinkova
21
011100
53
34
42
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