Published on 02/20/2024 6:03 p.m. by Jérémy Ernou | Modified on 02/21/2024 at 05:20
We could expect a confrontation between Veronika Kudermetova and Aryna Sabalenka, it is ultimately a duel between Sorana Cirstea and Donna Vekic which will take place in this Masters 1000 in Dubai with a place in the quarter-final at stake. After a start difficult year, the Romanian seems to be doing better in recent weeks. Exited in the first round in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne, Sorana Cirstea has just reached the quarter-finals in Abu Dhabi, beating Caroline Garcia and Maria Sakkari in particular. The 22nd player in the world is regaining momentum and her performance in the first round here in Dubai on Sunday was quality, defeating Sofia Kenin in 2 well-controlled sets before dominating the Russian Veronika Kudermetova, also in style. Without pressure, Sorana Cirstea will try to secure her place in the quarter-finals at the expense of Donna Vekic. Just like the Romanian, the Croatian got off to a bad start to her year with an early elimination at the Australian Open. But a semi-final in Linz gave the 31st player in the world confidence and that can be felt this week in the United Arab Emirates. Winner of the Chinese Xinyu Wang for her entry into the running, Donna Vekic then created the sensation of the day by beating the recent winner of the Australian Open, Aryna Sabalenka, world number 2 and favorite of the tournament. A prestigious success which boosted the Croatian and which will require confirmation this Wednesday against Sorana Cirstea.
2024-02-20 16:03:39
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