Table: From 2024 onward, Most UniCredit Iasi Open Titles (Women), WTA 250, Romania, Tennis, Ranked.
| ACTIVE | PLAYER | TITLES |
|---|---|---|
| A | Mayar Sherif (Current) | 1 |
| A | Irina-Camelia Begu | 1 |
| A | Mirra Andreeva | 1 |
2026 Final Mayar Sherif defeated Paula Badosa 6–4, 4–0 (retired) to win the UniCredit Iasi Open title — her second WTA 250 clay-court title and one of the biggest victories of her career. Badosa, who had been battling physical issues throughout the week, was forced to retire in the second set while trailing. For Sherif, the victory was a significant moment — the Egyptian becoming one of the few African women to claim a WTA Tour singles title on clay.
Altitude Iași sits at approximately 95 meters (312 feet) above sea level in the Moldavian plateau of northeastern Romania, close to the border with the Republic of Moldova. This low elevation has no meaningful impact on ball speed or bounce, with conditions here determined entirely by the local continental climate and the clay surface.
Humidity July in Iași brings warm continental summer weather, with average temperatures between 17°C and 29°C (63°F–84°F). Humidity is moderate to high at around 60–70%, influenced by the region’s inland position and proximity to rivers and forests. Afternoon thunderstorms are not uncommon in July, which can interrupt play and add extra moisture to the clay courts, slowing the surface further during and after rain.
Outdoor Tournament The UniCredit Iasi Open is played outdoors on clay at Baza Sportivă Ciric, a sports complex set alongside a scenic lake on the outskirts of the city. The tournament became a WTA 250 event in 2024, making Iași one of the few cities in Eastern Europe to host a top-tier women’s professional tennis event. The venue has a distinctive local character, drawing passionate Romanian crowds and providing a platform for players from the region to compete in front of home fans.
Surface The outdoor red clay at Baza Sportivă Ciric plays slow and heavy in the humid midsummer conditions typical of northeastern Romania. The surface rewards baseline consistency, heavy topspin, and physical endurance — characteristics that favor grinders and all-court clay specialists over serve-dominant or flat-hitting players. The combination of moderate humidity and warm temperatures keeps the courts at a medium-slow pace throughout the week.