dailyloe.com – Sorana Cîrstea, aged 36 and ranked 27th in the WTA, is currently playing against Aryna Sabalenka, 27 years old and ranked first in the WTA, in the third round of the WTA 1000 tournament in Rome. The match began at 17:10 and is being broadcast live on GSP.ro and Digi Sport 4.
Cîrstea advanced to the third round after a decisive victory in the second round, defeating Tatjana Maria with a score of 6-2, 6-0 in just 55 minutes. This match marks a significant moment in Cîrstea’s career, as it comes during the final year of her professional tennis journey.
Aryna Sabalenka also had a strong start in the tournament, winning against Barbora Krejcikova in the second round with a score of 6-2, 6-3. Sabalenka took 1 hour and 25 minutes to secure her victory.
The match between Cîrstea and Sabalenka began with Sabalenka dominating the first set, winning 6-2 in 35 minutes. Cîrstea struggled to keep pace, losing key games early in the set. Sabalenka’s performance showcased her superiority as the world number one.
In the second set, Sabalenka quickly took the lead with a break, establishing a 1-0 advantage. Cîrstea fought to regain momentum but faced challenges against Sabalenka’s powerful serve. The winner of this match will face Linda Noskova, who is 21 years old and ranked 13th in the WTA, in the round of 16, following her victory over Oleksandra Oliynykova.
