Sorana Cîrstea has advanced to the round of 16 at Roland Garros, marking a successful week at the tournament. The 36-year-old, currently ranked 18th in the world, will compete for a spot in the quarter-finals.
Cîrstea’s Dominant Victory Sets Up Wang Clash
Cîrstea secured a dominant victory in the third round, defeating Solana Sierra with a score of 6-0, 6-0. Her next opponent is Xiyu Wang, a 25-year-old ranked #148, who defeated Yuliia Starodubtseva. Wang’s victory was considered an upset.
The match between Cîrstea and Wang is scheduled to open the day on Suzanne-Lenglen arena. Play commences at 12:00, Romania time.
Aiming to Match Best Roland Garros Result
Cîrstea has the opportunity to equal her best result at the French Open by reaching the quarter-finals. Her previous quarter-final appearance came in 2009.
Should Cîrstea defeat Wang, she would face the winner of the match between Mirra Andreeva and Jil Teichmann in the quarter-finals. Other notable players in the same half of the draw include Iga Swiatek, Elina Svitolina, and Marta Kostyuk.
Sunday’s Schedule on Key Courts
Matches on arena Philippe Chatrier:
- Marta Kostyuk – Iga Swiatek, from 12:00
- Elina Svitolina – Belinda Bencic, not before 13:30
- Jesper De Jong – Alexander Zverev, not before 16:30
- Casper Ruud – Joao Fonseca, not before 21:15
Matches on arena Suzanne-Lenglen:
- Sorana Cîrstea – Xiyu Wang, from 12:00
- Rafael Jodar – Pablo Carreno Busta, not before 13:30
- Mirra Andreeva – Jil Teichmann, not before 15:30
- Jakub Mensik – Andrey Rublev, not before 17:00
Cîrstea’s match against Wang will be broadcast live. It will be available on Eurosport and HBO Max.