Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea – Semi-Final – Preview & Prediction | 2022 Istanbul Cup
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THE FACTS
When is Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea on and what time does it start? Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on Saturday 23rd April, 2022 – not before 15:00 (UK)
Where is Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea taking place? Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea will take place at the Istanbul Tennis Center in Istanbul, Turkey
What surface is Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea being played on? Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on an outdoor clay court
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What channel is Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea on in the UK? Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Veronika Kudermetova vs Sorana Cirstea live on Prime Video
THE PREDICTION
World number 29 Veronika Kudermetova struggled through a straight-set victory over an inspired Anna Bondar on Friday via two tiebreaks. The 24-year-old is an excellent clay-courter having won her first WTA title at last season’s Charleston Open and she has found some her best form this year with two runners-up finishes so far, to Simona Halep at Melbourne 1 back in January and to Jelena Ostapenko at the Dubai Tennis Championships. World number 24 Sorana Cirstea is the reigning champion at the Istanbul Open and she is nearing, remarkably, her career-high WTA world ranking of 21st first set way back in 2013. The 32-year-old beat Julia Grabher in straight sets on Friday after a wobble against Arantxa Rus in the round of 16 and she has the extra confidence of a 1-0 lead in this head-to-head record after beating Kudermetova in three sets at the US Open last season.
In many ways this should be the Istanbul Open final on recent form and merit. Cirstea will likely enjoy the majority of the support as the reigning champion but Kudermetova is probably in the better form at present. Take the Russian to win at least a set here and leave the winner up to chance.
