May 09, 2024 2:41 PM
Adam Evans

Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova Preview & Prediction | 2024 Italian Open | Second Round

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THE FACTS

What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 1000

When is Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova on and what time does it start? Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova will take place on Thursday 9th May, 2024 – not before 15:00 (UK)

Where is Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova taking place? Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova will take place at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy

What surface is Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova being played on? Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova will take place on an outdoor clay court

Where can I get tickets for Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova

What channel is Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova on in the UK? Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK

Where can I stream Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sorana Cirstea vs Brenda Fruhvirtova live on Sky Go

THE PREDICTION

World number 32 Sorana Cirstea has suffered some tough draws in recent weeks, losing to eventual champion Iga Swiatek in the third round of the Madrid Masters last time out and meeting top 20 talent in each of her last three, but this is no gimme against 17-year-old Brenda Fruhvirtova after the Czech stunned in-form Taylor Townsend on Wednesday. The teenager will set a new career-high WTA world ranking of 88th for her efforts and she brings some solid momentum on clay into this first encounter with Cirstea after qualifying without dropping a set earlier this week. 34-year-old Cirstea was a Masters semi-finalist at Dubai back in February to remain the favourite here but consider backing Fruhvirtova to earn at least a set whilst keeping this match far from any promising accumulators.

TIP: BRENDA FRUHVIRTOVA TO WIN A SET

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