Maria Sara Popa – WTA #477 – Player Profile, Match Statistics & Bio

Maria Sara Popa - WTA #477 Tennis Player
Maria Sara Popa
ROU Age: 20 (29-07-2005)
Hand: Right
Highest ranked: 395
WTA
#477
Current Ranking
LAST 52 WEEKS
18 - 20
47.4% wins
🔍 Player Bio

Maria Sara Popa shows mental strength converting 50.8% of breakpoints. Sits as number 520 in the WTA. Moreover, she breaks at a solid 42.4% rate in return games. Also on return, she manages 41.4% success during first serve return. On the flip side, she struggles at pressure points on serve with just 49.7% winning rate and manages to score only 57.0% on first serve points.

Maria Sara Popa - Career History

On the WTA Tour, Maria Sara Popa is currently ranked world No. 521 and represents Romania. She plays right-handed. Her career-best ranking stands at No. 395. She turned professional in 2019.

Maria Sara Popa competed at Futures/ITF level in 2025. She captured one title at W15 Antalya. Additional semifinals at W50 Slobozia and W15 Kursumlijska Banja. Record: 21-22. Challenger/ITF clay record: 20-19. She converted 51% of break opportunities, averaged 0.48 double faults per game, and won 47% return pressure points.

Maria Sara Popa developed through Futures tournaments in 2024. She captured one title at W35 Buenos Aires. Season record: 32-27. Challenger/ITF results by surface: clay 26-20, hard 6-7. She won 68% on first serve, saved 77% of break points, and won 58% on second serve return.

Maria Sara Popa gained ranking points at Futures level in 2023. She captured one title at W15 Brasov. She also reached finals at W15 Bacau and W15 Antalya. Record: 33-18. Record on clay in lower tier: 33-16. She converted 47% of break opportunities, won 44% on first serve return, and saved 46% of break points.

Maria Sara Popa competed at Futures/ITF level in 2022. She reached the semifinal at W15 Heraklion. Season record: 19-20. Challenger/ITF clay record: 17-16.

Maria Sara Popa developed through Futures tournaments in 2021. Record: 25-20. Challenger/ITF results on clay: 25-20.

Maria Sara Popa gained ranking points at Futures level in 2020. Season record: 6-6. Record on clay in lower tier: 6-6.

Maria Sara Popa competed at Futures/ITF level in 2019. Record: 4-3.

Maria Sara Popa Match History - All Surfaces

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Pressure Points Performance - All Surfaces

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Common Questions About Maria Sara Popa

What is Maria Sara Popa's record by surface?

At Challenger/ITF level: 135-105 (56.2%) on clay and 12-18 (40.0%) on hard. In the last 52 weeks: 17-19 (47.2%) on clay and 0-1 on hard at Challenger/ITF level.

How many titles has Maria Sara Popa won?

Maria Sara Popa has won three titles at Challenger/ITF level (all on clay).

What is Maria Sara Popa's recent form?

Over the past 10 matches, she holds a 6-4 record. Over the past 52 weeks, Maria Sara Popa has posted a 18-20 record (47.4% win rate).

How many aces does Maria Sara Popa serve per match?

Maria Sara Popa serves an average of 0.5 aces per match in the last 52 weeks, consistent with her career average of 0.5.

How does Maria Sara Popa perform against top-ranked opponents?

Maria Sara Popa has not faced any top-ranked opponents in the last 52 weeks.

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