Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari Preview & Prediction | 2024 Abu Dhabi Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? WTA 500
When is Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari on and what time does it start? Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari will take place on Wednesday 7th February, 2024 – not before 13:00 (UK)
Where is Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari taking place? Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari will take place at the Zayed Sports City International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi, UAE
What surface is Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari being played on? Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari
What channel is Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari on in the UK? Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sorana Cirstea vs Maria Sakkari live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
World number nine Maria Sakkari received a bye through to the round of 16 at the Abu Dhabi Open as the third seed this week but she could probably have done with a kinder opener after another Grand Slam early exit in Melbourne last month. The 28-year-old finally won her second WTA title with a maiden Masters trophy claimed in Guadalajara late last year but a second round defeat to Elina Avanesyan at the Australian Open furthered big concerns that she may struggle again this season. 33-year-old Sorana Cirstea found the best form of her career for some time, if not ever, this time last season to get within touching distance of her career-high WTA world ranking of 21st that she set well over a decade ago. The Romanian is just five places behind that now and she will be desperate to build this month before she drops a lot of ranking points in March.
A comeback victory over Caroline Garcia on Monday was an eye-catching result and she leads Sakkari 2-1 in their head-to-head, although the Greek took their most recent meeting from a set down in August last year. Cirstea has won at least a set in each of their three meetings so back her to maintain that streak here to leave the victor up to chance.
TIP: SORANA CIRSTEA TO WIN A SET
