Sorana Cîrstea Advances to Osaka Semifinals with Victory Over Viktorija Golubic as Jaqueline Cristian Joins the Final Four

Sorana Cîrstea has advanced to the semifinals of the WTA tournament in Osaka after a decisive victory over Viktorija Golubic. The Romanian player secured her spot with a match score of 6-2, 2-6, 6-2. In the semifinal, Cîrstea will face Leylah Fernandez from Canada.
Match Highlights
The encounter against Golubic was marked by a strong start from Cîrstea. She dominated the first set, winning it comfortably in just 35 minutes.
- First Set: Cîrstea won 6-2
- Second Set: Golubic rallied and took the set 6-2
- Third Set: Cîrstea regained her form, winning 6-2
Jaqueline Cristian’s Progress
In another notable achievement, Jaqueline Cristian has also reached the semifinals at the same tournament. Cristian, ranked 47th in the WTA, qualified after her opponent, Naomi Osaka, withdrew due to a knee injury.
Upcoming Semifinal Matches
The semifinals promise to be exciting. Cristian will meet the winner of the match between Tereza Valentova and Olga Danilovic.
Player Profiles
Player | Age | WTA Ranking |
---|---|---|
Sorana Cîrstea | 35 | Not specified |
Jaqueline Cristian | 27 | 47 |
Naomi Osaka | 27 | 16 |
Viktorija Golubic | 30 | 66 |
Sorana Cîrstea and Jaqueline Cristian’s successes highlight the strength of Romanian tennis players in international competitions. Fans will be eagerly watching as these athletes continue to compete at the highest levels.