Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Birmingham Classic
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THE FACTS
When is Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea on and what time does it start? Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on Saturday 18th June, 2022 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea taking place? Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham, England
What surface is Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea being played on? Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on an outdoor grass court
Where can I get tickets for Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea
What channel is Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea on in the UK? Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea will not be televised live in the UK
Where can I stream Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea in the UK? BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website will stream Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea live
THE PREDICTION
World number 54 Shuai Zhang weathered a few storms from Dayan Yastremska’s racket on Friday, outwitting and waiting out the youngster to win in straight sets. The 33-year-old will also play in the Women’s Doubles semi-finals today alongside Elise Mertens after winning the Doubles event in Nottingham last week with Beatriz Haddad-Maia. World number 36 Sorana Cirstea came through a tight three-setter with Donna Vekic in the first match on Friday, coming back from an impressive start by the Croatian to reach her first ever semi-final on grass. The 32-year-old impressed at last year’s Wimbledon, stunning Victoria Azarenka in the second round, as she continues to prove that age is just a number in terms of improving your game. The pair share a 1-1 head-to-head record at tour-level with Cirstea winning on clay at the Strasbourg Open last season and Shuai Zhang taking their match in Miami back in March. On her results so far, back the Chinese star to win at least a set and leave the winner up to chance in a match that looks likely to need three.
