Aryna Sabalenka vs Sorana Cirstea Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Third Round
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Aryna Sabalenka meets Sorana Cirstea in the third round in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
Start date/time:
Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel
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Aryna Sabalenka vs Sorana Cirstea prediction
Aryna Sabalenka was all business as she shrugged off her surprise quarter-final loss in Madrid with a dominant opener in Rome.
The world number one cruised to a routine 6-2 6-3 success over two-time major winner Barbora Krejcikova and now faces Sorana Cirstea for the fourth time.
The Romanian world number 27 is enjoying a strong 2026 and crushed Tatjana Maria 6-2 6-0 to claim her 22nd win of the season.
However, she does trail 3-1 in this match-up and will need her best display of the year so far to provide an upset – and even then that may not be enough against a motivated Sabalenka.
Aryna Sabalenka vs Sorana Cirstea tip: Aryna Sabalenka to win
