Sara Victoria Balan vs Anastasia Nikolaieva
Updated
Sara Victoria Balan beat Anastasia Nikolaieva 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Sara Victoria Balan leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Balan is 4-6 in their last 10, Nikolaieva 3-7.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Sara Victoria Balan a 70% favorite. At +115 the sportsbook implies 47% for Sara Victoria Balan, 23 points below the model's 70%.
Model minus book: +23 pts
Model minus book: -32 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Sara Victoria Balan at +115 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Sara Victoria Balan | Anastasia Nikolaieva | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6289 | 6153 |
| Tour rank | WTA #1037 | WTA #1472 |
| Last 10 matches | 4-6 | 3-7 |
| Last 30 days | 0-1 | 0-1 |
| Current streak | 2 Losses | 6 Losses |
| Season record | 35-20 | 5-9 |
| UTR | 10.58 | 10.4 |
Head to head
Sara Victoria Balan leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10.2026 | Sara Victoria Balan | 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 | Republic of Moldova Chisinau |
Recent form
Sara Victoria Balan, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.10.2026 | Sophie Luescher | L | 7-6, 7-5 |
| 16.10.2026 | Sophie Luescher | L | 7-6, 7-5 |
| 15.10.2026 | Anna Lena Ebster | W | 6-2, 6-7, 6-0 |
| 14.10.2026 | Anastasia Nikolaieva | W | 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 06.10.2026 | Sophie Luescher | L | 5-7, 7-6, 7-6 |
| 26.08.2026 | Ingrid Ioana Sanduleasa | L | 7-6, 6-1 |
| 11.08.2026 | Carolina Kuhl | L | 7-6, 2-0 |
| 25.07.2026 | Ilinca Dalina Amariei | L | 6-1, 7-6 |
| 24.07.2026 | Katarina Kujovic | W | 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 23.07.2026 | Juliana Nicole Singeorzan | W | 6-1, 6-2 |
Anastasia Nikolaieva, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10.2026 | Sara Victoria Balan | L | 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 |
| 06.10.2026 | Andreea Prisacariu | L | 6-2, 7-5 |
| 21.07.2026 | Katerina Zajickova | L | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 30.06.2026 | Lujza Beviz | L | 6-3, 6-1 |
| 10.05.2026 | Alba Rey Garcia | L | 6-1, 1-6, 6-2 |
| 16.12.2025 | Liv Boulard | L | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 15.12.2025 | Ilinca Sagmar | W | 6-3, 1-0 |
| 14.12.2025 | Melinda Biro | W | 4-6, 7-5, 10-4 |
| 08.12.2025 | Cristiana Nicoleta Todoni | L | 6-1, 6-0 |
| 07.12.2025 | Daniela Darta Feldmane | W | 1-6, 6-4, 10-2 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Sara Victoria Balan | Anastasia Nikolaieva |
|---|---|---|
| Cristiana Nicoleta Todoni | 0-1 L 6-4, 6-2 |
0-1 L 6-1, 6-0 |
| Melinda Biro | 1-0 W 6-3, 6-4 |
1-0 W 4-6, 7-5, 10-4 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-13: WTA of Moldova Chisinau (X) (Republic of Moldova), model gave Sara Victoria Balan 70% at +115
- 2026-10-12: WTA of Moldova Chisinau (X) (Republic of Moldova), model gave Sara Victoria Balan 70% at +115
Sara Victoria Balan vs Anastasia Nikolaieva: quick answers
Who won Sara Victoria Balan vs Anastasia Nikolaieva?
Sara Victoria Balan beat Anastasia Nikolaieva 6-7, 6-2, 6-4, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Sara Victoria Balan and Anastasia Nikolaieva?
Sara Victoria Balan leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 14, 2026, won by Sara Victoria Balan 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 at Republic of Moldova Chisinau.
Who is in better form, Sara Victoria Balan or Anastasia Nikolaieva?
Sara Victoria Balan is 4-6 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 2 Losses). Anastasia Nikolaieva is 3-7 (current streak: 6 Losses).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Sara Victoria Balan and Anastasia Nikolaieva?
Sara Victoria Balan is rated 6289 (WTA #1037) and Anastasia Nikolaieva is rated 6153 (WTA #1472). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Sara Victoria Balan vs Anastasia Nikolaieva?
Sara Victoria Balan is priced at +115 and Anastasia Nikolaieva at -167, which implies a 47% and 63% chance to win. The model rates Sara Victoria Balan 23 points higher than the odds do (70% vs 47%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.