2021 Transylvania Open Semi-Final – Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk on and what time does it start? Saturday 30th October, 2021 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk taking place? Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk will take place at the BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca, Romania
What surface is Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk being played on? Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk will take place on an indoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk
What channel is Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk on? Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on smart TVs
Where can I stream Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk? Amazon subscribers can stream Simona Halep vs Marta Kostyuk live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number 18 Simona Halep conceded just two games in a mis-match quarter-final with fellow Romanian Jaqueline Cristian on Friday. The 30-year-old is coming back to her best ability slowly but surely after a long injury lay-off earlier this year but she should re-join the top 10 before the year ends if she continues like this. World number 55 Marta Kostyuk is set to reach a new career-high WTA world ranking after comprehensively beating Emma Raducanu on Friday. The Ukrainian is only a year older than the US Open champion at 19 and definitely part of the future star conversation alongside the likes of Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez and Clara Tauson.
Halep only recently beat Kostyuk in straight sets at Indian Wells earlier this month but their second meeting looks set to be a lot tougher for the Romanian. The top seed remains the favourite to come through here but Kostyuk’s momentum will be tough to handle after beating tennis’ new star Raducanu. Take Halep to win outright with this well capable of seeing a decider.
