Sophie Luescher vs Giulia Safina Popa
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Giulia Safina Popa beat Sophie Luescher 6-2, 6-3, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick. Giulia Safina Popa leads 1-0 in their head-to-head. Luescher is 8-2 in their last 10, Popa 8-2.
Pre-match prediction
The model makes Giulia Safina Popa a 75% favorite. The odds and the model roughly agree, so neither side shows value.
Model minus book: +1 pts
Model minus book: -11 pts
Model estimates, not betting advice. How the numbers work · Expected value of Giulia Safina Popa at -625 · Model track record
Player comparison
| Sophie Luescher | Giulia Safina Popa | |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Gauge rating | 6237 | 6425 |
| Tour rank | WTA #1189 | WTA #677 |
| Last 10 matches | 8-2 | 8-2 |
| Last 30 days | 7-1 | 15-1 |
| Current streak | 1 Loss | 1 Loss |
| Season record | 35-16 | 37-10 |
| UTR | 10.3 | 10.93 |
Head to head
Giulia Safina Popa leads 1-0.
| Date | Winner | Score | Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.10.2026 | Giulia Safina Popa | 6-2, 6-3 | Republic of Moldova Chisinau |
Recent form
Sophie Luescher, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.10.2026 | Maria Aran Teixido Garcia | L | 6-4, 5-7, 6-3 |
| 22.10.2026 | Carmen Gallardo Guevara | W | 6-3, 6-0 |
| 21.10.2026 | Celia Cervino Ruiz | W | 7-5, 6-3 |
| 20.10.2026 | Analu Freitas | W | 6-1, 6-1 |
| 19.10.2026 | Matilde Novais | W | 2-6, 6-2, 10-8 |
| 17.10.2026 | Giulia Safina Popa | L | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 16.10.2026 | Sara Victoria Balan | W | 7-6, 7-5 |
| 16.10.2026 | Sara Victoria Balan | W | 7-6, 7-5 |
| 15.10.2026 | Melinda Biro | W | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 14.10.2026 | Maria Mikhailova | W | 6-2, 6-0 |
Giulia Safina Popa, last 10
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18.10.2026 | Felitsata Dorofeeva Rybas | L | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 17.10.2026 | Sophie Luescher | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 16.10.2026 | Andreea Prisacariu | W | 6-3, 3-0 |
| 16.10.2026 | Andreea Prisacariu | W | 6-3, 3-0 |
| 15.10.2026 | Iulia Maria Buculei | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
| 14.10.2026 | Daniela Ciobanu | W | 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 |
| 07.10.2026 | Elizara Yaneva | L | 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 05.10.2026 | Anna Ozerova | W | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 04.10.2026 | Julia Hofmann | W | 6-3, 6-0 |
| 04.10.2026 | Sonja Zhenikhova | W | 6-2, 6-3 |
Common opponents, last 12 months
| Opponent | Sophie Luescher | Giulia Safina Popa |
|---|---|---|
| Julia Hofmann | 0-1 L 6-4, 6-4 |
1-0 W 6-3, 6-0 |
| Melinda Biro | 1-0 W 6-4, 6-2 |
3-0 W 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, W 6-3, 6-3, W 6-4, 6-2 |
Earlier previews of this matchup
- 2026-10-16: WTA of Moldova Chisinau (X) (Republic of Moldova), model gave Sophie Luescher 39% at +325
Sophie Luescher vs Giulia Safina Popa: quick answers
Who won Sophie Luescher vs Giulia Safina Popa?
Giulia Safina Popa beat Sophie Luescher 6-2, 6-3, matching the Tennis Gauge model's pick.
What is the head-to-head record between Sophie Luescher and Giulia Safina Popa?
Giulia Safina Popa leads 1-0. Their most recent meeting was on October 17, 2026, won by Giulia Safina Popa 6-2, 6-3 at Republic of Moldova Chisinau.
Who is in better form, Sophie Luescher or Giulia Safina Popa?
Sophie Luescher is 8-2 in their last 10 matches (current streak: 1 Loss). Giulia Safina Popa is 8-2 (current streak: 1 Loss).
How does Tennis Gauge rate Sophie Luescher and Giulia Safina Popa?
Sophie Luescher is rated 6237 (WTA #1189) and Giulia Safina Popa is rated 6425 (WTA #677). Ratings update after every match and weight recent results and opponent strength.
What are the odds for Sophie Luescher vs Giulia Safina Popa?
Sophie Luescher is priced at +325 and Giulia Safina Popa at -625, which implies a 24% and 86% chance to win. The model and the odds roughly agree, so neither side shows value.