Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Washington Open
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THE FACTS
When is Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea on and what time does it start? Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on Wednesday 2nd August, 2023 – not before TBC (UK)
Where is Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea taking place? Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea will take place at the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center in Washington, USA
What surface is Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea being played on? Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea
What channel is Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea on in the UK? Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea live on the Prime Video app
THE PREDICTION
World number 18 Liudmila Samsonova is the defending champion at the Washington Open but she had struggled with her form for much of the summer to look a potential early upset in the first round. However, a straight-sets victory over Danielle Collins is an excellent way to begin a title defence on a US hardcourt and the Russian looks the more comfortable performer in these conditions against Sorana Cirstea in this first encounter despite Cirstea’s results this year. The 33-year-old burst into form on the Sunshine Double, beating the likes of Karolina Muchova and Aryna Sabalenka before defeat in the semi-finals of Miami to eventual champion Petra Kvitova. World number 32 Cirstea overcame Petra Martic with an impressive 15-13 tiebreak in the second to look a solid competitor here but if both find their best level Samsonova remains the favourite. Take the Russian to earn at least a set as the likelier of two very capable victors.
