Maria Sara Popa vs Dunja Maric
Updated
Maria Sara Popa beat Dunja Maric 6-2, 6-0, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Maria Sara Popa leads 2-0 in their head-to-head. Popa is 6-4 in their last 10, Maric 5-5.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Maria Sara Popa a 71% favorite. At -213 the sportsbook implies 68% for Maria Sara Popa, 3 points below the model's 71%.
Model minus book: +3 pts
Model minus book: -12 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Maria Sara Popa at -213 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Maria Sara Popa | Dunja Maric | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6581 | 6492 |
| Tour rank | WTA #425 | WTA #562 |
| Last 10 matches | 6-4 | 5-5 |
| Last 30 days | 1-0 | 4-2 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 1 Loss |
| Season record | 43-22 | 45-25 |
| UTR | 11.46 | 11.09 |
| Elo (52 weeks) | 1381 | – |
| Best surface | Clay | – |
| Worst surface | Hard | – |
Head to head
Maria Sara Popa leads 2-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.10.2026 | Maria Sara Popa | 6-2, 6-0 | Greece Heraklion |
| 16.10.2026 | Maria Sara Popa | 6-2, 6-0 | Greece Heraklion |
Recent form
Maria Sara Popa, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28.10.2026 | Lidia Encheva | L | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 16.10.2026 | Dunja Maric | W | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 16.10.2026 | Dunja Maric | W | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 16.10.2026 | Tilwith Di Girolami | L | 0-6, 6-2, 1-0 |
| 13.10.2026 | Romane Longueville | W | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 28.08.2026 | Georgia Andreea Craciun | L | 4-6, 6-3, 1-0 |
| 27.08.2026 | Simona Ogescu | W | 6-0, 6-7, 6-1 |
| 26.08.2026 | Rachel Gailis | W | 6-4, 6-3 |
| 21.08.2026 | Adrienn Nagy | L | 6-4, 0-6, 6-4 |
| 20.08.2026 | Oana Georgeta Simion | W | 6-4, 6-0 |
Dunja Maric, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29.10.2026 | Maria Golovina | L | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 27.10.2026 | Britt Du Pree | W | 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 |
| 26.10.2026 | Ustiniya Lekomtseva | W | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 25.10.2026 | Arya Akkoyun | W | 6-0, 6-1 |
| 16.10.2026 | Maria Sara Popa | L | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 16.10.2026 | Maria Sara Popa | L | 6-2, 6-0 |
| 15.10.2026 | Emma Mazzoni | W | 6-1, 6-2 |
| 07.10.2026 | Vittoria Paganetti | L | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 06.10.2026 | Emma Mazzoni | W | 6-0, 6-3 |
| 24.09.2026 | Alessandra Mazzola | L | 6-2, 6-2 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Maria Sara Popa | Dunja Maric |
|---|---|---|
| Alessandra Mazzola | 0-1 L 7-6, 7-6 |
0-1 L 6-2, 6-2 |
| Andreea Prisacariu | 0-1 L 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 |
1-0 W 6-1, 7-6 |
| Britt Du Pree | 1-0 W 7-6, 6-2 |
1-0 W 6-4, 3-6, 6-0 |
| Diana Ioana Simionescu | 2-0 W 6-3, 7-5, W 6-3, 6-3 |
1-0 W 6-1, 6-2 |
| Maria Aran Teixido Garcia | 0-1 L 6-4, 6-0 |
0-1 L 6-4, 6-2 |
| Tena Lukas | 0-1 L 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 |
1-0 W 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-15: WTA Heraklion (XI) (Greece), model gave Maria Sara Popa 71% at -213
Maria Sara Popa vs Dunja Maric: quick answers
Who won Maria Sara Popa vs Dunja Maric?
Maria Sara Popa beat Dunja Maric 6-2, 6-0, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Maria Sara Popa and Dunja Maric?
Maria Sara Popa leads 2-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 16, 2026, won by Maria Sara Popa 6-2, 6-0 at Greece Heraklion.
Who is in better form, Maria Sara Popa or Dunja Maric?
Maria Sara Popa is 6-4 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Dunja Maric is 5-5 (current streak: 1 Loss).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Maria Sara Popa and Dunja Maric?
Maria Sara Popa is rated 6581 (WTA #425) and Dunja Maric is rated 6492 (WTA #562). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Maria Sara Popa vs Dunja Maric?
Maria Sara Popa is priced at -213 and Dunja Maric at +145, which implies a 68% and 41% chance to win. The model rates Maria Sara Popa 3 points higher than the odds do (71% vs 68%), which Tennis Gauge counts as value.