Belinda Bencic, the 15th seed from Switzerland, and Sorana Cirstea, the 30th seed from Romania, will square off in the round of 16 at the 2023 US Open. Cirstea’s 17th appearance at the US Open under the tutelage of 2002 Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson heightens the excitement.
Cirstea’s journey is evidence of her continuing talent, with 15 main-draw entries and two successful qualifications to her credit. Tennis fans are anticipating this match with great anticipation, and all eyes are on these two stars as they prepare to dazzle the court with their extraordinary talents and tenacity.
Match Details
| Date | 3rd Sept 2023 |
| Tournament | US Open 2023 |
| Round | 4th round out of 16 |
| Venue | New York, United States |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Surface | Hard |
| Prize Money | $65,000,000 |
| Live Telecast | USA – ESPN | Canada – TSN | UK – Sky Sports | India – Sony Sports |
Preview of Belinda Bencic vs. Sorana Cirstea
Rising talent Sorana Cirstea stole the show at the US Open by defeating fourth-seeded Elena Rybakina, who had recently won the Australian Open and Indian Wells Open.
Her prior victories over Kayla Day and Anna Kalinskaya demonstrated her peak form while working under the excellent guidance of Thomas Johansson, the 2002 Australian Open champion. Cirstea has made 17 appearances at the US Open, and her seasoned knowledge melds beautifully with her incredible on-court recovery.
The US Open journey of Sorana Cirstea has been a feat of pure genius. She competes in her 17th tournament under the tutelage of 2002 Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson, with 15 entries in the main event and two in the qualifiers.
In her earlier rounds, she defeated Russian Anna Kalinskaya 6-3, 6-4 and American wildcard Kayla Day 6-2, 6-3. Cirstea is a tennis player who is unstoppable in her resolve and skillful on the court.
Head to Head
- Cirstea vs. Bencic are facing off for the 4th time.
- On hard courts, Cirstea holds a 2-1 head-to-head advantage.
- Cirstea triumphed in the previous meetings (7-5, 6-2), Cirstea (6-2, 6-7(3), 6-4), and Bencic (3-6, 7-5, 6-2).
Prediction for Belinda Bencic vs. Sorana Cirstea
Belinda Bencic, the 15th seed at the 2023 US Open, will play Sorana Cirstea, the 30th seed, who has a 2-1 head-to-head advantage. Notably, Bencic won their most recent match at the US Open in 2022. Bencic’s 24-8 record this season, which includes two championships, demonstrates his dominance on hard courts.
She is a strong competitor due to her remarkable 76.1 percent service game win rate on this surface and break point conversion rate of 49.8 percent. Intense action is expected from this match, and Bencic will have the chance to maintain her impressive streak on hard courts.
While Cirstea’s serve game has a win percentage of 73.8 percent, her return game only has a win rate of 32.3 percent. Although she recently shocked everyone by upsetting fourth-seed Elena Rybakina, her patchy performance may make her vulnerable to the all-around Bencic.
Both players have seen ups and downs in recent competitions, with Cirstea falling short in the Round of 32 and Bencic losing in the Round of 64 of the Western & Southern Open. Those who can maintain their composure under pressure on the court may determine the outcome of the game.
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