WTA Tour
Yulia Putintseva
Beat 3 favorites#79
WTA World Ranking - 904 pts
Next Match
1st RoundHard
Player Archetype
🪃 Counterpuncher
Turns defense into offense. Absorbs pace, redirects with precision, and thrives in long rallies by letting opponents beat themselves. Excels at converting break points when they matter most.
Elite BP conversionStrong return gameDefensive consistencyRally tolerance
Strong against
🏃 Pusher83%
⚙️ Grinder66%
Weak against
🎯 Baseliner45%
👑 The Complete Package46%
Player Overview
Age
31
Height
5'4" (163 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Career-High Ranking
#78 (2026-09-14)
Record 2015-2026
284
Wins
257
Losses
52.5%
Win %
1
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31/25 | 15/10 | 16/13 | 0/2 |
| 2025 | 23/33 | 5/7 | 16/21 | 2/5 |
| 2024 | 43/28 | 8/7 | 26/19 | 9/2 |
| 2023 | 34/26 | 15/9 | 19/16 | 0/1 |
| 2022 | 27/23 | 14/7 | 11/14 | 2/2 |
| 2021 | 37/26 | 14/9 | 22/16 | 1/1 |
| 2020 | 21/14 | 5/1 | 16/13 | - |
| 2019 | 29/23 | 7/4 | 19/16 | 3/3 |
| 2018 | 22/22 | 6/5 | 15/15 | 1/2 |
| 2017 | 19/26 | 6/6 | 13/18 | 0/2 |
| 2016 | 25/24 | 10/4 | 14/17 | 1/3 |
| 2015 | 9/18 | 5/4 | 3/13 | 1/1 |
| Career | 320/288 | 110/73 | 190/191 | 20/24 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (11 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match2.0
Double Faults / Match3.0
Avg 1st Serve94 mph
Max Serve Speed100 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match24.5
Unforced Errors / Match35.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 589 serve-stat matches
Yulia Putintseva has served 3+ aces in 18% of career matches and 5+ aces in 3.7%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 64% | 378/589 |
| 3 or more | 18% | 106/589 |
| 5 or more | 4% | 22/589 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/589 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 0/589 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/589 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 85% | 500/589 |
| 2 or more | 62% | 362/589 |
| 3 or more | 40% | 235/589 |
| 5 or more | 12% | 70/589 |
| 8 or more | 1% | 8/589 |
| 10 or more | 0% | 0/589 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 64% | 387/606 |
| 3 Sets | 36% | 219/606 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 34% | 204/606 |
| 2-1 | 19% | 113/606 |
| 1-2 | 18% | 106/606 |
| 0-2 | 30% | 181/606 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 52% | 313/606 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 52% | 316/606 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 52% | 113/219 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormWWLWL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Wuhan Open - Wuhan | 3rd Round Qualifying | Ashlyn Krueger | Hard | 61 63 | W |
| Oct 10, 2026 | Wuhan Open - Wuhan | 1st Round Qualifying | Elena Gabriela Ruse | Hard | W | |
| Sep 3, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round | Qinwen Zheng | Hard | 46 62 16 | L |
| Sep 1, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round | Belinda Bencic | Hard | 46 75 63 | W |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Abierto GNP Seguros - Monterrey | 3rd Round Qualifying | Maya Joint | Hard | 60 36 16 | L |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Abierto GNP Seguros - Monterrey | 1st Round Qualifying | Victoria Rodriguez | Hard | 64 63 | W |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 1st Round | Liudmila Samsonova | Hard | 67 75 57 | L |
| Aug 3, 2026 | National Bank Open - Toronto | 1st Round | Shuai Zhang | Hard | 46 16 | L |
| Jul 23, 2026 | MSC Hamburg Ladies Open - Hamburg | 2nd Round | Elina Avanesyan | Clay | 36 62 26 | L |
| Jul 21, 2026 | MSC Hamburg Ladies Open - Hamburg | 1st Round | Mona Barthel | Clay | 62 76 | W |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Yulia Putintseva FAQ
Yulia Putintseva is the feisty Kazakh competitor whose fighting spirit and clever, variety-filled game more than offset her modest 1.63m frame. She has won multiple WTA titles and reached Grand Slam quarter-finals, mixing topspin, drop shots and relentless retrieving to frustrate bigger hitters. Putintseva is most effective on clay and slow hard courts, where her movement and tenacity shine. Few players compete with more intensity.
Yulia Putintseva is ranked #79 on the WTA tour with 904 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #78, reached in 2026.
Yulia Putintseva is from Kazakhstan.
Yulia Putintseva is listed at 5'4" (163 cm).
Yulia Putintseva is 31 years old.
Yulia Putintseva has a win-loss record since 2015 of 284-257 (52% win rate). That includes 1 WTA title.
Yulia Putintseva: 1 WTA singles title and a career-high ranking of #78 in 2026.
Yulia Putintseva's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 110-73 record (60%). Surface splits: hard 190-191 (50%), clay 110-73 (60%), and grass 20-24 (45%).
Yulia Putintseva has won 5 of the last 10 completed matches (50%). The current run is 2 straight wins.
Yulia Putintseva is scheduled to face Zeynep Sonmez at Wuhan Open - Wuhan on Oct 12, 2026.
Yulia Putintseva plays next on Oct 12, 2026 at Wuhan Open - Wuhan (1st Round, hard courts), against Zeynep Sonmez. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.
Yulia Putintseva's most-played opponents are Shuai Zhang (9 meetings, 6-3), Magda Linette (9 meetings, 3-6), and Sloane Stephens (8 meetings, 5-3).