Ann Li Faces Maristany Zuleta de Reales at UniCredit Iasi Open
The 2025 UniCredit Iasi Open is underway, and an intriguing Round of 32 match pits Ann Li (ranked No. 65) against Guiomar Maristany Zuleta de Reales (No. 182). Scheduled for Monday, July 14, this clay court battle promises exciting tennis action.
Ann Li enters the match as the clear favorite, with odds of -426, while Maristany Zuleta de Reales is the underdog at +300. These odds, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook, suggest an implied probability of 81% for Li to secure the victory. But can Maristany Zuleta de Reales pull off an upset?
Clay Court Performance: A Tale of Two Players
Over the past year, Maristany Zuleta de Reales has a 1-1 record on clay, winning 50% of her service games and 48.1% of her return games. She's converted 12 of 23 break points (52.2%). In contrast, Ann Li boasts an 8-6 record on clay during the same period. Li has a 64% win rate in service games and 35% in return games, converting 47.3% of her break points (53 out of 112).
Recent Form and Tournament Aspirations
Maristany Zuleta de Reales' previous tournament was Wimbledon, where she was defeated by Leonie Kung. Ann Li, seeking her first clay court title in 2025, also competed in Wimbledon, and will be looking to improve her performance in Iasi.
Prediction
Given Ann Li's higher ranking, more experience on clay, and stronger recent performance, she is expected to win this match. However, tennis is full of surprises, and Maristany Zuleta de Reales will undoubtedly fight hard to advance in the tournament.
- Key Matchup: Ann Li vs. Guiomar Maristany Zuleta de Reales
- Tournament: UniCredit Iasi Open
- Round: Round of 32
- Date: Monday, July 14
- Court Surface: Clay