Sorana Cirstea vs Linda Noskova Preview & Prediction | 2026 Italian Open | Round of 16
by Paul Hassall ·
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Sorana Cirstea meets Linda Noskova in the round of 16 in the 2026 Italian Open at the Foro Italico.
Ranking points: WTA 1000
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Venue: Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
Surface: Outdoor clay
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Sorana Cirstea vs Linda Noskova prediction
Sorana Cirstea sent shockwaves through the Rome draw with a stunning win over Aryna Sabalenka.
The Romanian took her superb 2026 to another level with a 2-6 6-3 7-5 success over the world number one.
The 26th seed now faces 13th seed Linda Noskova who eased to a 6-1 6-3 triumph against Oleksandra Oliynykova.
The head-to-head stands at 2-2 with three of those matches played across 2026 already. Cirstea has won two of the three, including a 6-2 3-6 6-4 in the most recent tussle in Miami.
This will a maiden battle on clay and we lean towards Sorana, but it may be worth considering it going the distance given that three of their four meetings have been settled at the death.
Sorana Cirstea vs Linda Noskova tip: Over 2.5 sets
