Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens Preview & Prediction | 2024 Indian Wells 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 Sloane Stephens on and what time does it start? Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens will take place on Saturday 9th March, 2024 – not before 21:30 (UK)
Where is Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens taking place? Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA
What surface is Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens being played on? Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens
What channel is Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens on in the UK? Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sorana Cirstea vs Sloane Stephens live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
33-year-old Sorana Cirstea is just a few wins away from a truly remarkable first foray into the top 20 on tour a full 11 years on from setting her career-high of 21st back in 2013. The Romanian must complete the task this fortnight at Indian Wells unless she can emulate her searing form from the Sunshine Double last season, reaching the quarter-finals here before a career-best run to the semi-finals in Miami, although she looks well capable of doing so after matching that run last time out in Dubai.
A straight-sets victory over Sloane Stephens in Doha this time last month suggests she can start strongly in the desert but former number three Stephens remains one of the most unpredictable players on tour, capable of anything from a straight-sets blast through to crashing out poorly. Cirstea leads their head-to-head 2-1 having won each of their encounters on hardcourts but home advantage will surely spur the American on to a better showing than their last meeting. Back Cirstea to edge through outright.
TIP: SORANA CIRSTEA TO WIN
