Dates: July 14–20, 2025
Location: Ciric Sports Base, Iași, Romania
Surface: Outdoor Red Clay
Category: WTA 250
Draw Size: 32 Singles | 16 Doubles
Prize Money: $275,094
Defending Champion: Mirra Andreeva (not competing this year)
Tournament Profile
Court Speed: Quicker than traditional clay, favoring aggressive baseliners
Altitude & Climate: Warm, dry Eastern European summer (27–32°C) with low humidity
Venue: Ciric Sports Base — scenic countryside setting with fast-drying clay
Style Advantage: Players who flatten out shots and step inside the baseline thrive here
Top Seeds & Players to Watch
| Seed | Player | Country | WTA Rank |
| 1 | Elina Avanesyan | 🇦🇲 Armenia | 49 |
| 2 | Jaqueline Cristian | 🇷🇴 Romania | 52 |
| 3 | Ann Li | 🇺🇸 USA | 65 |
| 4 | Nuria Párrizas Díaz | 🇪🇸 Spain | 82 |
| 5 | Varvara Gracheva | 🇫🇷 France | 92 |
| 6 | Jil Teichmann | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 93 |
| 7 | Irina-Camelia Begu | 🇷🇴 Romania | 115 |
| 8 | Francesca Jones | 🇬🇧 UK | 122 |
Wildcards: Ana Bogdan, Miriam Bulgaru, Andreea Prisăcariu, Patricia Maria Țig
Protected Ranking Entries: Mihaela Buzărnescu, Anastasija Sevastova
Notable Withdrawals: Maria Sakkari, Alycia Parks, Lucia Bronzetti
Featured Matchups (Round of 32)
Elina Avanesyan vs. Andreea Prisăcariu — Top seed opens against local wildcard
Ana Bogdan vs. Varvara Gracheva — Former champion faces a gritty baseliner
Irina-Camelia Begu vs. Nao Hibino — Romanian veteran favored to advance
Ann Li vs. Guiomar Maristany — Clean-hitting American meets Spanish clay specialist
Jil Teichmann vs. Miriam Bulgaru — Shot-making finesse vs. home crowd energy
Betting Favorites & Odds
| Player | Odds to Win |
| Jaqueline Cristian | +550 |
| Irina-Camelia Begu | +650 |
| Elina Avanesyan | +800 |
| Ann Li | +800 |
| Varvara Gracheva | +1100 |
How to Watch
Live Broadcast: Tennis Channel, WTA TV
Streaming: bet365 (with funded account), Fubo Sports
Start Time: 11:00 AM local / 8:00 AM GMT / 3:00 AM ET
The 2025 UniCredit Iași Open offers a unique blend of fast clay conditions and passionate local support. With Romanian stars like Jaqueline Cristian, Irina-Camelia Begu, and Ana Bogdan in the mix, expect high drama and tight baseline battles. Elina Avanesyan leads the international charge, while Ann Li and Jil Teichmann bring tactical variety. This tournament is a golden opportunity for rising talent to claim a WTA 250 title before the hard-court swing begins.
