WTA Jiujiang Final Prediction: Anna Blinkova vs Lilli Tagger

It’s been an entertaining week in Jiujiang and this final brings a compelling clash: a seasoned competitor finding form again versus a teenager bursting onto the scene with fearless tennis. Who will crown their run with the title?

WTA Jiujiang Final Prediction

Anna Blinkova vs Lilli Tagger

Head-to-Head: first meeting

Blinkova has been steadily building momentum here, piecing together a strong run to reach her third WTA final. She opened with a clean win over Chloe Paquet and then held her nerve in a tight second-round match against Anna Bondar. From there, she battled past heavy-hitter Alycia Parks in straight sets before yet another dominant display in the semifinals against Dominika Salkova, defending well behind her second serve, and raising her level when it mattered most. Her composure under pressure has been the key theme all week.

At just 17, Tagger is making the absolute most of her WTA main-draw debut. She started confidently with a dominant win over Rina Saigo, followed it up with her first-ever top-100 victory against Elisabetta Cocciaretto, and then kept the momentum rolling against Tamara Korpatsch without dropping serve. The semifinals showed her fighting spirit: down 2–5 in the third to Viktorija Golubic, she saved three match points and stormed back to win. New stage, new pressure — but she’s embracing it like she belongs.

With no previous meetings, both will be adjusting on the fly. Tagger will look to strike early and shorten points, while Blinkova will try to extend rallies and test how long the teenager’s high-risk tennis can hold up. On these quick hard courts, the match may hinge on consistency behind second serves — Blinkova has shown she can manage that against even the most aggressive opponents this week.

Tagger’s breakout run has been remarkable, and she has the firepower to trouble Blinkova early. But over three sets in a final, experience often finds a way. Blinkova’s steadiness and proven ability to handle tight scorelines give her the edge when the pressure peaks late.

Prediction: Anna Blinkova in 3