Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea Preview & Prediction | 2024 Abu Dhabi Open | Quarter-Final
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500
When is Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea on and what time does it start? Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on Friday 9th February, 2024 – not before 14:15 (UK)
Where is Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea taking place? Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea will take place at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE
What surface is Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea being played on? Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea
What channel is Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea on in the UK? Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Daria Kasatkina vs Sorana Cirstea live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
33-year-old Sorana Cirstea set a career-high WTA world ranking of 21st way back in 2013 and she is on the cusp of, incredibly, snapping that 11 years on after a remarkable straight-sets upset over third seed Maria Sakkari. The Romanian would need to win the title this week to snap that career-high at 20th but she looks set to do so by the end of the month if she can maintain this level, with an excellent comeback over Caroline Garcia in the first round. World number 14 Daria Kasatkina beat Ashlyn Krueger in straight sets on Wednesday to improve on a three-set opener over Diane Parry but she will have to be at her best to halt Cirstea’s momentum.
The pair share a 1-1 head-to-head, with Cirstea winning their most recent encounter at Roland-Garros three years ago, but a first meeting on a hardcourt probably better-suits the Romanian. Back Cirstea to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable victors.
TIP: SORANA CIRSTEA TO WIN A SET
