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Monica Niculescu
Back after 270w offUnranked
WTA World Ranking - 0 pts
Player Archetype
🛡️ The Spoiler
A defensive specialist who retrieves better than a Grinder but without the elite return game of a Counterpuncher. Neutralises power hitters through court coverage and consistency - and uniquely, holds a winning record against The Complete Package.
Strong court coverageStrong retrievalDefensive consistencyBeats elite opponents
Strong against
🏃 Pusher73%
⚙️ Grinder55%
Weak against
👑 The Complete Package31%
🏹 Frontrunner32%
Player Overview
Age
38
Height
5'6" (168 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Record 2015-2021
72
Wins
87
Losses
45.3%
Win %
1
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0/3 | - | 0/2 | 0/1 |
| 2020 | 1/3 | 1/2 | 0/1 | - |
| 2019 | 5/9 | - | 4/7 | 1/2 |
| 2018 | 9/14 | - | 9/13 | 0/1 |
| 2017 | 11/18 | 0/3 | 10/13 | 1/2 |
| 2016 | 26/20 | 2/6 | 23/13 | 1/1 |
| 2015 | 20/20 | 3/3 | 10/13 | 7/4 |
| Career | 72/87 | 6/14 | 56/62 | 10/11 |
Serve & Return
No serve and return data available yet.
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 150 serve-stat matches
Monica Niculescu has served 3+ aces in 10.7% of career matches and 5+ aces in 1.3%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 45% | 67/150 |
| 3 or more | 11% | 16/150 |
| 5 or more | 1% | 2/150 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/150 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/150 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/150 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 81% | 121/150 |
| 2 or more | 52% | 78/150 |
| 3 or more | 29% | 44/150 |
| 5 or more | 7% | 10/150 |
| 8 or more | 1% | 1/150 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/150 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 60% | 95/159 |
| 3 Sets | 40% | 64/159 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 27% | 43/159 |
| 2-1 | 18% | 29/159 |
| 1-2 | 22% | 35/159 |
| 0-2 | 33% | 52/159 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 48% | 76/159 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 47% | 74/159 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 45% | 29/64 |
Recent Matches
Last 8 results
FormLLLLL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2021 | Wimbledon - London | 1st Round | Aryna Sabalenka | Grass | 16 46 | L |
| Feb 15, 2021 | Phillip Island Trophy - Melbourne | 2nd Round | Jil Teichmann | Hard | 26 26 | L |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Gippsland Trophy - Melbourne | 1st Round | Laura Siegemund | Hard | 57 46 | L |
| Sep 29, 2020 | French Open - Paris | 1st Round | Danielle Collins | Clay | 62 26 16 | L |
| Aug 31, 2020 | Prague Open - Prague | 2nd Round | Andrea Lazaro Garcia | Clay | 46 46 | L |
| Aug 30, 2020 | Prague Open - Prague | 1st Round | Panna Udvardy | Clay | 76 76 | W |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Australian Open - Melbourne | 1st Round | Alize Cornet | Hard | 75 16 06 | L |
| Dec 18, 2019 | Limoges | Round of 32 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | Hard | 46 62 36 | L |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Monica Niculescu FAQ
Monica Niculescu is from Romania.
Monica Niculescu is listed at 5'6" (168 cm).
Monica Niculescu is 38 years old.
Monica Niculescu has a win-loss record since 2015 of 72-87 (45% win rate). That includes 1 WTA title.
Monica Niculescu: 1 WTA singles title.
Monica Niculescu's strongest surface by win rate is grass, with a 10-11 record (48%). Surface splits: hard 56-62 (47%), clay 6-14 (30%), and grass 10-11 (48%).
Monica Niculescu has won 1 of the last 8 completed matches (13%). The current run is 5 straight losses.
Monica Niculescu's most-played opponents are Kirsten Flipkens (6 meetings, 3-3), Agnieszka Radwanska (4 meetings, 1-3), and Caroline Wozniacki (4 meetings, 0-4).