Leylah Fernandez vs Sorana Cirstea Preview & Prediction | 2025 Japan Women’s Open (Kinoshita Group Japan Open) | Semi-Final

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Leylah Fernandez faces Sorana Cirstea at the Japan Women’s Open.

Ranking points: WTA 250

Start date/time:

Venue: Utsubo Tennis Center, Osaka, Japan

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Leylah Fernandez vs Sorana Cirstea prediction

Leylah Fernandez continued her superb run in Osaka with a convincing win over Rebecca Sramkova.

The Canadian clinched a third straight-sets success to progress courtesy of a 7-6 6-3 victory over the Czech.

The fourth seed will now battle Sorana Cirstea for a spot in the final after the Romanian won a topsy-turvy encounter 6-2 2-6 6-2 at the expense of Viktorija Golubic.

This will be a first clash between the pair and it could well be one to savour with both players producing consistently strong tennis, particularly in the clutch moments.

Cirstea is a clear underdog at 51 in the world, but the experienced Romanian can’t be counted out and she is well worth exploring in the market over 2.5 sets. 

Leylah Fernandez vs Sorana Cirstea tip: Leylah Fernandez to win