17.10.2025 16:02
usopen.org
Sorana Cîrstea secured the tickets for qualifying in the semifinals of the tournament in Osaka.
Our athlete defeated Swiss player Viktorija Golubic (WTA 60), after a three-set match.
The score was 6-2, 2-6, 6-2, after a match that lasted one hour and 44 minutes.
Sorana started strong, clearly lost in the second set, but then found the strength to continue.
In Saturday’s semifinal, Sorana will face Canadian Leylah Fernandez, the number 4 seed.
After qualifying for the semifinals, Sorana secured a 2-spot jump in the WTA rankings, up to 49th place.
If she reaches the final, she will climb to 44th place.
Jaqueline Cristian is also present in the semifinals in Osaka and will play on Saturday.
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