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Fiona Ferro #191France2Erika Andreeva #215Russia0

Sets 6-4 · 6-3Wed 22 Jul 2026, 18:05 Predictions gradedSecond RoundClay

Predictions6–275%

Edges4–0100%

Player Profiles

Ranking advantageFiona Ferro · 24 places

Fiona Ferro

France

Former world No. 39 and the 2020 Palermo champion. Her 2026 record already includes a WTA 125 title, and many of her best tour-level results have come on clay.

Current ranking: #191
Peak ranking: #39
Current age: 29
Preferred surface: —
Hand: Right handed
Height: 170 cm

Erika Andreeva

Russia

Reached a career-high No. 65 on October 21, 2024. ITF lists clay as her preferred surface. July 2026 coverage frames this season as a rebuild after a 2025 mental-health break rather than a current physical issue.

Current ranking: #215
Peak ranking: #65 · 2024
Current age: 22
Preferred surface: Clay
Hand: Right handed
Height: —

Quick Take

Pre-match view

Context last updated 21 Jul 2026, 06:44 · Europe/Bucharest

Ferro's 2-0 H2H edge, clay-court pedigree, and Andreeva's serving woes make the Frenchwoman a strong favorite.

Back Ferro to win and the match to go under 21.5 games, with a straight-sets result likely.

Context

Ferro won both matches in straight sets, losing only 3 games in the most recent meeting.
- Andreeva committed 6 double faults across the two matches and converted only 17% of break points.
- Ferro won 56% of return points and 70% of second-serve points in the H2H.
Andreeva's last-15 double-fault rate is 2.2 per match, and she saved only 52% of break points.
- In her most recent loss to Sinja Kraus, she won just 5 games and faced consistent pressure on serve.
- Ferro's last-15 return points won on clay is 49%, and she converts 49.3% of break points.
Ferro's career clay win rate is 55.6% (223 wins), and she won Palermo in 2020.
- In her last 14 clay matches, she has an 8-6 record and has won 55.9% of games.
- She opened this tournament with a routine 6-2 6-3 win over Yufei Ren.

BetBugs edges

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Positive edges · 3

BetBugs probabilities

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Result1 of 1 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.75
The read
Ferro's dominant H2H record and superior clay pedigree, combined with Andreeva's recent straight-set loss, give Ferro a clear edge.
- H2H: Ferro leads 2-0, winning both matches in straight sets (6-2 6-1 on hard in Jan 2026, 6-2 6-2 on clay in May 2024).
- Surface: Ferro's career clay win% is 55.6% (223 wins), and she won Palermo in 2020; last 15 on clay: 8-6 record, 55.9% games won.
- Recent form: Ferro won her last match 6-2 6-3 vs Ren; Andreeva lost to Kraus 6-4 6-1 in her previous tournament.
BetBugs · Match WinnerwonFiona FerroEstimated chance62%

Games1 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
H2H history and recent efficient wins suggest a relatively short match, likely under 20.5 games.
- H2H matches averaged 15.5 games (6-2 6-1 and 6-2 6-2).
- Ferro's last 15 matches average 20.7 total games; Andreeva's average 22.4.
- Both players had quick first-round wins: Ferro 6-2 6-3 (17 games), Andreeva 6-2 6-0 (14 games).
BetBugs · Total GameswonUnder 20.5Estimated chance58%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
H2H first sets have been one-sided, and recent first-set scores lean toward a quick set.
- H2H first sets: 6-2 and 6-2 (8 games each).
- Ferro's last 5 first sets: 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-7, 6-2 (avg 8.6 games).
- Andreeva's last 5 first sets: 6-2, 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (avg 9.0 games).
BetBugs · Set 1 Total GameslostUnder 8.5Estimated chance52%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Near coin-flip · Not priced
The read
Second sets in H2H were short, and recent second-set scores for both players often finish under 8.5 games.
- H2H second sets: 6-1 and 6-2 (7 and 8 games).
- Ferro's last 5 second sets: 6-3, 6-2, 6-1, 2-6, 6-2 (avg 7.6 games).
- Andreeva's last 5 second sets: 6-0, 1-6, 6-1, 6-1, 5-7 (avg 7.8 games).
BetBugs · Set 2 Total GameslostUnder 8.5Estimated chance50%

Sets3 of 3 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Market price 1.50
The read
H2H and recent form strongly favor a straight-set outcome, making under 2.5 sets likely.
- H2H: both matches were straight sets.
- Ferro's last 15: 53% straight-set matches (8/15); Andreeva's last 15: 60% straight-set (9/15).
- Ferro's first-round win was straight sets; Andreeva's was also straight sets.
BetBugs · Total SetswonUnder 2.5Estimated chance65%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Market price 1.73
The read
Ferro's strong first-set record and H2H dominance in opening sets suggest she will start quickly again.
- H2H: Ferro won the first set 6-2 in both previous meetings.
- Ferro's first-set win conversion rate is 84% career, and she won the first set in 8 of her last 15 matches.
- Andreeva's first-set win rate in last 15 is 53% (8/15), and she lost the first set in her last match 6-4.
BetBugs · Set 1 WinnerwonFiona FerroEstimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Ferro's ability to close out sets in H2H and Andreeva's recent second-set struggles point to another Ferro set win.
- Ferro won the second set in both H2H matches (6-1, 6-2).
- Ferro's second-set win rate in last 15 is 60% (9/15); Andreeva's is 47% (7/15).
- Andreeva's last match: lost second set 6-1 to Kraus.
BetBugs · Set 2 WinnerwonFiona FerroEstimated chance55%

Match stats1 of 1 landed

Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Strong lean · Not priced
The read
Low tiebreak frequency for both, especially in H2H, suggests a tiebreak is unlikely.
- H2H: no tiebreaks in 2 matches.
- Ferro's tiebreak win% is 48% career; last 15: 2 tiebreaks in 15 matches (13%).
- Andreeva's tiebreak win% is 61% career; last 15: 5 tiebreaks in 15 matches (33%).
BetBugs · Tiebreak in MatchwonNoEstimated chance70%
Signal quality Medium · Uncertainty band Lean · Not priced
The read
Both players have low ace rates, especially on clay, making under 3.5 aces probable.
- Ferro averages 0.8 aces per match in last 15; Andreeva averages 2.0.
- H2H: Ferro had 1 ace in 2 matches; Andreeva had 0 (data missing but likely low).
- Combined average aces per match: 2.8, and clay reduces ace counts.
BetBugs · Total AcesUnder 3.5Estimated chance60%
Signal quality Low · Uncertainty band Slight lean · Not priced
The read
Andreeva's higher double fault rate, especially in H2H, pushes the total over 3.5.
- Ferro averages 1.4 double faults per match in last 15; Andreeva averages 2.2.
- H2H: Ferro had 1 double fault in 2 matches; Andreeva had 6.
- Combined average: 3.6 double faults per match.
BetBugs · Total Double FaultsOver 3.5Estimated chance55%

Head-to-Head

2-0 (2 meetings)

W6-2 6-1Fiona Ferro#191vErika Andreeva#215Jan 20, 2026

W6-2 6-2Fiona Ferro#191vErika Andreeva#215May 20, 2024

2 total meetings

Fiona Ferro

8W 7L

6-2 6-3#323Yufei Ren

6-4 2-6 6-3#281Aurora Zantedeschi

6-3 6-1#176Greetje Minnen

7-6(3) 2-6 6-4#181Ekaterine Gorgodze

6-2 4-6 6-3#217Kajsa Rinaldo Persson

6-3 6-3#5Mirra Andreeva

2-6 7-6(2) 6-3#59Jessica Bouzas Maneiro

6-2 6-3#896Danka Kovinic

6-7(1) 6-0 6-3#208Elina Avanesyan

6-1 6-0#439Ekaterina Kazionova

6-4 6-2#23Madison Keys

6-1 0-1 ret.#197Jessika Ponchet

6-3 0-6 6-1#111Polina Kudermetova

6-3 6-4#205Linda Klimovicova

7-6(1) 6-1#184Elena Pridankina

Erika Andreeva

9W 6L

6-2 6-0#214Lina Gjorcheska

6-4 6-1#80Sinja Kraus

6-4 2-6 6-2#261Mia Ristic

6-2 6-1#172Despina Papamichail

7-6(4) 7-5#105Anna Blinkova

6-2 6-2#126Kayla Day

6-0 6-3#195Yexin Ma

7-5 7-6(2)#314Lea Boskovic

6-3 6-2#84Maria Timofeeva

7-6(6) 6-4#208Elina Avanesyan

6-3 7-6(4)#148Tyra Caterina Grant

7-6(5) 4-6 7-5#288Vivian Wolff

6-4 3-6 6-1#320Mina Hodzic

6-3 3-6 6-3#103Ella Seidel

5-7 7-6(1) 6-2#270Sada Nahimana

Stat Battle

Last 15 match performance, compared side by side.

FFFiona FerroFerro

Last 15

6–3

9 core stats · 0 even

Erika AndreevaAndreevaEA

Fiona Ferro carries the stronger recent form — Erika Andreeva's route runs through serve.

Serve · 3–2

1st Serve In70.5%+8.1pp62.4%

1st Serve Won58.1%+2.2pp60.3%

2nd Serve Won48.6%+1.7pp46.9%

Aces / Match0.8+1.22.0

Double Faults / Match1.40.8 fewer2.2

Return · 1–0

Return Pts Won47.9%+1.9pp46.0%

Pressure · 1–1

Break Pts Converted48.6%+3.7pp52.3%

Break Pts Saved53.6%+1.6pp52.0%

Points · 1–0

Total Pts Won51.5%+0.9pp50.6%

Serve · 3–2

70.5%1st Serve In+8.1pp62.4%

58.1%1st Serve Won+2.2pp60.3%

48.6%2nd Serve Won+1.7pp46.9%

0.8Aces / Match+1.22.0

1.4Double Faults / Match0.8 fewer2.2

Return · 1–0

47.9%Return Pts Won+1.9pp46.0%

Pressure · 1–1

48.6%Break Pts Converted+3.7pp52.3%

53.6%Break Pts Saved+1.6pp52.0%

Points · 1–0

51.5%Total Pts Won+0.9pp50.6%