Blinkova vs Tagger Prediction 2 November 2025

For the first time in a while, a Russian player has reached the final of a WTA tournament above the 125 level. This is a remarkable achievement for the 27-year-old tennis player, as it allows her to climb up in the world rankings and move away from the 100th position. In some respects, Blinkova had some fortune in this tournament; she was considered the underdog by bookmakers in only one match. In her match against Bondar, the odds for the Russian's victory were 2. However, in all other matches, her opponents were weaker. Even now, in the final, it seems Blinkova is capable of defeating Tagger and lifting the trophy. Along with the title, she stands to earn substantial prize money. She has every chance to succeed, as she hasn't dropped a single set in the tournament and is in excellent form.

The 17-year-old Austrian, after reaching the quarterfinals at the Junior Wimbledon, had been playing exclusively on clay courts and only recently transitioned to hard courts in Ningbo, where she lost in the first round of qualifying. However, in Jiujiang, this young tennis player has remarkably advanced to the final, defeating experienced and strong opponents along the way. In every match, Tagger was considered a clear underdog, with few believing in her chances. Yet, she dropped only one set, in the semifinal against Golubic. It seems Austria has a new rising star in sports-Lilli Tagger.