Jones vs Ciric-Bagaric Prediction 30 July 2026

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    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
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    🔊 In the second round in Târgu Mureș, Francesca Jones takes on Lucija Ćirić Bagarić. Both players have shown different levels of consistency on clay, and current form could matter here. For both, this is a meaningful test given their recent results.

    Head-to-Head

    📊 Ciric Bagaric won both previous meetings, but Jones is in much better form right now.

    Head-to-head statistics Jones - Ciric-Bagaric

    33%
    1 Win
    67%
    2 Wins
    30.07.26
    WTA 125K Targu Mures, Romania Women Singles
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    2
    0
    7
    5
    6
    3
    25.02.24
    ITF Tunisia 11A
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    0
    0
    1
    2
    17.02.24
    ITF Тунис 10A
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    1
    2
    4
    6
    6
    0
    6
    7
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    Francesca Jones Player Overview

    Ten wins in a row. Over that run, Jones has won 80% of sets and 65% of games - consistent control, match after match. The latest came against Chloe Paquet, another comfortable win, and another match without dropping a set in the last 10. Her hold rate isn't high - 58% - but she makes up for it with a 57% break-point conversion rate and strong return play. That balance keeps her in control of most matches.

    Match Results: Francesca Jones

    28.08.26
    USO
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    Joanna Garland
    Joanna Garland
    2
    0
    6
    4
    6
    1
    W
    26.08.26
    USO
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    Mona Barthel
    Mona Barthel
    2
    1
    77
    63
    1
    6
    6
    2
    W
    25.08.26
    USO
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    Nuria Brancaccio
    Nuria Brancaccio
    2
    0
    6
    3
    6
    4
    W
    01.08.26
    WTA 125K Targu Mures, Romania Women Singles
    Kaitlin Quevedo
    Kaitlin Quevedo
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    1
    0
    77
    65
    L
    31.07.26
    WTA 125K Targu Mures, Romania Women Singles
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    Alice Rame
    Alice Rame
    2
    0
    6
    1
    6
    2
    W
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    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric Player Overview

    Čirić Bagarić is ranked significantly lower and has been inconsistent - five wins in her last ten matches, with three straight-sets losses in that stretch. She came through two qualifying rounds, but her game win rate (50%) and set win rate (55%) both trail her opponent's. On serve, the numbers are poor: she's won just a quarter of her service games in recent matches, which points to regular trouble holding even against lower-ranked opponents.

    Match Results: Lucija Ciric-Bagaric

    25.08.26
    ITF Serbia W50 Kursumlijska Banja
    Elena Milovanovic
    Elena Milovanovic
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    2
    1
    3
    6
    6
    4
    6
    2
    L
    20.08.26
    ITF Serbia W75 Kursumlijska Banja 3
    Darya Astakhova
    Darya Astakhova
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    2
    1
    5
    7
    7
    6
    6
    1
    L
    19.08.26
    ITF Serbia W75 Kursumlijska Banja 3
    Lea Boskovic
    Lea Boskovic
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    0
    2
    0
    6
    4
    6
    W
    30.07.26
    WTA 125K Targu Mures, Romania Women Singles
    Francesca Jones
    Francesca Jones
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    2
    0
    7
    5
    6
    3
    L
    28.07.26
    WTA 125K Targu Mures, Romania Women Singles
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric
    Rachel Gailis
    Rachel Gailis
    2
    0
    6
    2
    6
    1
    W
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    Key factors

    • Francesca Jones has won her last 10 matches in a row.
    • Jones has a high percentage of sets and games won over those 10 matches.
    • Lucija Ćirić Bagarić has a low percentage of games and sets won.
    • Bagarić has lost three matches in straight sets in her last 10.
    • The ranking gap between the two players is significant.

    Expected scenario

    Jones should dominate this. Better form, better numbers, and a significant gap in class. A third set or a tie-break is unlikely - the most probable outcome is a quick, one-sided match with Jones winning by a comfortable game margin.

    ⭐ Editor's prediction

    Francesca Jones is in significantly better form right now - winning most of her sets and consistently outscoring her opponents in games. Lucija Ciric Bagaric struggles even in the early rounds, and her hold rate stays low. The game margin could be substantial across two straight sets. The pick is Francesca Jones handicap (-6.5).
    Francesca Jones Handicap (-6,5)
    Published: 29/07/2026, 20:34
    Dmitry Rudakow
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    Betting Tips: Francesca Jones - Lucija Ciric-Bagaric

    Francesca Jones has won the 1st set:
    jones-francescain 6 of last 7 matches.
    1st Set Francesca Jones Win
    Bovada
    -455
    Francesca Jones has won:
    jones-francescain last 11 matches.
    Francesca Jones Win
    Bovada
    -526
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric has won over 4.5 games:
    ciric-bagaric-lucija-1in 7 of last 8 matches.
    Lucija Ciric-Bagaric Total Over (4,5)
    -400
    Francesca Jones won with a -4.5 games handicap:
    jones-francescain last 9 matches.
    Francesca Jones Handicap (-4,5)
    -189
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