The stage is all set for the final showdown of the WTA Linz Open 2025. Ekaterina Alexandrova, last year’s WTA Linz runner-up, will be looking to seal the victory and achieve the title this year. However, the last obstacle she faces is Ukrainian star Dayana Yastremska, who has been impressive this season so far. Heading into the finals, let’s see who dominates the other: here’s who the stats favor.

Ekaterina Alexandrova vs Dayana Yastremska: Preview

Ekaterina Alexandrova and Dayana Yastremska will meet in the Upper Austria Ladies Linz final. This will be their sixth encounter on tour. The match is scheduled for Sunday at 2:00 pm on Center Court. Both players have been in top form throughout the tournament and will now battle for the title.

Dayana Yastremska, ranked No. 72, has been in impressive form this week. The Ukrainian started her campaign with a hard-fought 7-6(6) 7-5 win against Lucia Bronzetti. She then faced Antonia Ruzic in the second round and won 7-5 6-1. The next match was the quarterfinals where she produced a dominant performance against Maria Sakkari, securing a 7-5 6-0 victory, before overpowering Clara Tauson 6-1 6-4 in the semifinals to book her spot in the summit clash.

Against Tauson, Yastremska played aggressive tennis and took control early. She scored 77 points in the match, while her opponent managed 62. She struck 29 winners and kept the pressure on throughout. Her serve was a big weapon, as she fired 6 aces while committing 7 double faults. She won 73% of her first-serve points and 54% on her second-serve. She did not allow a single break and converted 3 out of 10 break points.

Ekaterina Alexandrova, ranked No. 30, reached the Linz final for the third time. She received a bye in the opening round before defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich 6-3 6-2. In the next round, she had to work hard to get past Petra Martic, winning 3-6 6-2 6-2. She then delivered a stunning performance in the semifinals, dismantling Karolina Muchova 6-0 6-4.

Alexandrova had a dominant win over Muchova. The Russian star scored 62 points in the match, while her opponent managed only 39. She played with an aggressive mindset, smashing 27 winners. Her serve was a major strength as she hit 6 aces while committing just 4 double faults. “I felt great on court today,” Alexandrova said. She won 77% of her first-serve points and 59% on her second-serve. She did not face a single break point and converted 4 out of 6 break points.

Alexandrova and Yastremska: Head to Head

Ekaterina Alexandrova and Dayana Yastremska will face each other for the sixth time in their careers. Yastremska currently leads their head-to-head record 3-2.

Their first meeting took place in St. Petersburg in January 2018. Yastremska emerged victorious after a tough three-set battle, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. Since then, they have played four more times, with both players securing important wins.

Their most recent encounter was in the first round of the 2022 Hertogenbosch tournament. This time, Alexandrova fought back from a set down to claim a hard-fought victory, winning 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-2. Their past matches have been closely contested, setting the stage for another exciting showdown in Linz.

Prediction: Dayana Yastremska to win the first title since 2019

Dayana Yastremska is playing her first WTA final in nearly three years. She has been in strong form this week, winning all her matches in straight sets. The former world No. 21 has already won eight matches this season, coming close to her total from last year. She now seeks her fourth career title and her first since 2019. In the semifinals, she delivered a dominant performance, defeating Clara Tauson 6-1, 6-4 while saving all nine breakpoints.

Alexandrova, ranked No. 30, has also looked strong in Linz. She is playing her third final at the event and second in a row. After a slow start to 2025, she found her rhythm indoors, dropping just one set in three matches. She overpowered top seed Karolina Muchova 6-0, 6-4 in the semifinals. While she has reached five semifinals in seven Linz appearances, she has struggled in finals. She holds a 4-4 record in the WTA finals but has lost her last two title matches. She is also 0-3 in indoor finals, making this a crucial opportunity for her.

Yastremska leads their head-to-head 3-2, but it was Alexandrova who won their last meeting in 2022. Both players have served well under pressure this week, making this final a tight contest. Yastremska’s aggressive baseline game will challenge Alexandrova, but the Russian’s experience and consistency in Linz could help her finally break her indoor final curse.