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A place in the second round of the Italian Open is up for grabs as Katie Volynets and Sorana Cirstea go up against each other. Which of these players will be left standing at the end of this match?
Prediction 1
Cirstea to Win 2-0
13/20 (1.65)
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Prediction 2
Volynets +5.5 Games
8/11 (1.73)
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Katie Volynets vs Sorana Cirstea – Match Predictions
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As these players go head-to-head for the first time in their respective careers, these are our predictions and tips for this match:
Sorana Cirstea to Win in Straight Sets
Although Katie Volynets reached the semi-final of the St Malo Challenger event last week, her record in WTA level tournaments doesn’t inspire too much confidence. The 21 year old suffered five losses in her last six WTA Tour matches, qualifying rounds included. Sorana Cirstea has fared much better on the big stage; she recently reached the Miami Open semi-finals, winning five matches in straight sets. The Romanian player also won the Challenger tournament at Reus last week, surrendering just one set in the process. Considering Katie’s struggles on the WTA Tour, we are backing Sorana Cirstea to win in straight sets.
Katie Volynets to Cover +5.5 Games
Although we expect the Romanian player to come out on top in two sets, we believe the 5.5 games line is a little too high for this match. Despite coming off a five-match winning streak, it’s important to point out that Sorana Cirstea’s matches have not been that one-sided; as she covered -5.5 games in just two of her last 10 singles matches. Taking everything into account, we believe that Katie Volynets will do just enough to cover +5.5 games.
Katie Volynets vs Sorana Cirstea Preview
Our Katie Volynets vs Sorana Cirstea predictions have been sorted out. It’s time to see how these players have fared in recent weeks.
Katie Volynets
After crashing out of the first round of the Mutua Madrid Open, Katie Volynets featured at the St Malo Challenger tournament last week. She had an impressive run in that competition, advancing to the semi-final. Interestingly, Volynets hasn’t gotten past the first round of a WTA level event since the first week of March; she’ll set her sights on a place in the next round of the Italian Open.
Sorana Cirstea
Like today’s opponent, Sorana Cirstea didn’t make it past the first week of the Mutua Madrid Open. However, she put up some solid results in Reus last week, winning the title. The Romanian player is coming into this match on the back of a five-match winning run, and she’ll look to extend that streak at the end of this tie.
Katie Volynets vs Sorana Cirstea Head to Head
This will be the first encounter between these players. That’s not entirely surprising considering Volynets has only been on tour for a couple of years; and she mostly plays Challenger events while Sorana Cirstea is a regular on the WTA Tour.
Katie Volynets vs Sorana Cirstea Match Details
- When will this match take place? The Volynets vs Cirstea match is scheduled for Wednesday, 10th May.
- On which surface will this match be played? This match will be played on an outdoor clay court.
- Who do the bookies favour ahead of this match? Sorana Cirstea is favoured over her opponent today.
- Where can I watch the Italian Open 2023 in the UK? This match will be available on Amazon Prime for fans in the United Kingdom.
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