PALERMO DRAW. Julia Grabher’s prediction with Burel next. H2H and rankings

Palermo draw - Julia Grabher. See the draw preview and prediction with Clara Burel, Cristina Bucsa, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Daria Kasatkina, Qinwen Zheng in the Palermo Ladies Open.

Julia Grabher Stats info

Julia Grabher is starting her campaign in the draw in Palermo. The past year in Palermo, Grabher lost in the 2nd round to Nuria Parrizas-Diaz 6-2 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, she defeated Nadia Podoroska 6-4 6-1 and Xinyu Wang 6-3 6-3.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Julia Grabher’s projected draw alongsideherprojected opposition in Palermo Ladies Open. Grabher has a losing record (0-2) against the presumable opponents.

R1 – Clara Burel (94) – H2H 0-0
R2 – Cristina Bucsa (81) – H2H 0-0
or Francesca Curmi (326) – H2H 0-0
1/4 – Elisabetta Cocciaretto (42) – H2H 0-1
or Sara Sorribes Tormo (85) – H2H 0-1
1/2 – Daria Kasatkina (11) – H2H 0-1
or Jasmine Paolini (52) – H2H 1-1
Fin – Qinwen Zheng (26) – H2H 0-0
or Mayar Sherif (38) – H2H 0-1
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R1 – Clara Burel’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

38 - 18win/loss in 2025

Rank
55
High
42
WWWWWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 38-18 11-5 17-9 9-3 1-1 0-0
2022 22-29 7-7 11-17 4-4 0-1 0-0
2021 44-20 7-7 18-8 15-4 4-1 0-0
2020 17-11 0-0 7-6 10-5 0-0 0-0
2019 5-5 4-2 0-1 1-2 0-0 0-0
2018 16-10 0-0 13-9 3-1 0-0 0-0
2017 3-2 3-1 0-0 0-1 0-0 0-0
2016 5-4 0-0 5-4 0-0 0-0 0-0

Clara Burel has a 19-11 win-loss record in 2023, 11-6 on clay. As for the previous 8 years, Clara has a 65-51 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The French player won 7 of her last 10 matches.

Burel’s most significant achievement of the current year was reaching the final the W60 Montpellier.

Last year in Palermo Ladies Open Clara was overcome by Anna Bondar in the 1st round 6-4 6-4.

H2H Julia Grabher vs. Clara Burel

There is no head to head record between Julia Grabher and Clara Burel since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

R2 – Cristina Bucsa’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

35 - 30win/loss in 2025

Rank
61
High
56
WWWWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 35-30 17-15 7-8 8-3 3-4 0-0
2022 49-31 17-8 15-12 10-6 5-4 2-1
2021 31-27 9-7 9-11 6-6 5-2 2-1
2020 14-13 4-3 8-5 2-5 0-0 0-0
2019 49-21 19-6 8-5 18-6 1-1 3-3
2018 38-19 7-3 21-8 3-3 0-0 7-5
2017 32-23 8-2 15-16 8-3 0-0 1-2
2016 22-13 5-2 17-11 0-0 0-0 0-0

Cristina Bucsa has a 17-17 win-loss record in 2023, 6-7 on clay. In the course of the last 8 years, Bucsa has a 99-75 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Bucsa won 5 of her last 10 matches.

Last year in Palermo Ladies Open Cristina didn’t take part in this event.

H2H Julia Grabher vs. Cristina Bucsa

There is no head to head record between Julia Grabher and Cristina Bucsa since this would be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Yet, Julia Grabher may fight against Francesca Curmi. Their head to head record is 0-0.

1/4 – Elisabetta Cocciaretto’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Elisabetta Cocciaretto

28 - 19win/loss in 2025

Rank
46
High
29
LWWLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 28-19 8-10 14-4 4-3 2-2 0-0
2022 45-23 12-5 32-14 0-3 1-1 0-0
2021 16-11 11-6 3-5 2-0 0-0 0-0
2020 20-11 7-6 10-5 3-0 0-0 0-0
2019 38-16 0-2 38-14 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 11-7 0-0 11-7 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 4-3 0-0 4-3 0-0 0-0 0-0

Elisabetta Cocciaretto has a 19-13 record in 2023, 9-3 on clay. As for the last 7 years, the Italian has a 107-51 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Italian won 5 of her last 10 matches.

The Italian’s most significant result of the year was getting to the final Hobart and the San Luis Potosi.

Last year in Palermo Ladies Open Cocciaretto lost to Caroline Garcia in the 2nd round 0-6 6-3 6-4.

H2H Julia Grabher vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto

This would be the 2nd time that Julia Grabher and Elisabetta Cocciaretto square off. The head to head is 1-0 for Cocciaretto (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Julia Grabher may face Sara Sorribes Tormo. Their head to head record is 1-0 for Sara Sorribes Tormo.

1/2 – Daria Kasatkina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Daria Kasatkina

39 - 25win/loss in 2025

Rank
18
High
8
LWWLWWL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 39-25 19-15 12-6 2-1 6-3 0-0
2022 41-22 24-14 12-5 1-1 4-2 0-0
2021 38-19 19-10 5-5 7-1 7-3 0-0
2020 18-14 7-8 5-3 6-3 0-0 0-0
2019 13-21 8-13 4-4 1-2 0-2 0-0
2018 42-24 15-13 12-7 8-1 7-3 0-0
2017 32-21 17-14 9-4 5-2 1-1 0-0
2016 36-23 21-13 8-5 5-3 2-2 0-0

Daria Kasatkina has a 21-16 win-loss record in 2023, 10-5 on clay. In the course of the previous 11 years, Kasatkina has a 121-50 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Darya won 6 of her last 10 matches.

The Russian’s most significant achievement of the current season was getting to the final Adelaide and Eastbourne.

Last year in Palermo Ladies Open Kasatkina didn’t play in this tournament.

H2H Julia Grabher vs. Daria Kasatkina

This would be the 2nd time that Julia Grabher and Daria Kasatkina play each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Kasatkina (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Anyhow, Julia Grabher could compete against Jasmine Paolini. Their head to head record is 1-1.

Final – Qinwen Zheng’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

37 - 19win/loss in 2025

Rank
15
High
5
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2023 37-19 23-11 11-4 3-1 0-3 0-0
2022 39-19 27-12 10-4 0-0 2-3 0-0
2021 34-11 7-1 16-6 11-4 0-0 0-0
2020 38-8 3-3 26-3 9-2 0-0 0-0
2019 14-11 14-8 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 14-9 12-8 2-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Qinwen Zheng has a 17-13 win-loss record in 2023, 6-4 on clay. Regarding the last 7 years, Qinwen has a 60-21 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Chinese needs to find her way after she has lost the previous 4 matches.

Zheng’s most significant achievement of the season was reaching the semifinal Abu Dhabi.

Last year in Palermo Ladies Open Zheng didn’t compete in this tournament.

H2H Julia Grabher vs. Qinwen Zheng

There is no head to head record between Julia Grabher and Qinwen Zheng since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Nonetheless, Julia Grabher could take on Mayar Sherif. Their H2H is 1-0 for Mayar Sherif.