Thursday, May 22, 2025

WTA Rabat: Jaqueline Cristian vs Anastasija Sevastova

WTA Rabat: Jaqueline Cristian vs Anastasija Sevastova

🧠 Form & Context

🇷🇴 Jaqueline Cristian

  • 🇷🇴 Ranking & Stability: Ranked No. 74, Cristian is enjoying one of her more consistent years on tour.
  • 🔥 Clay Momentum: Holds a 5–3 clay record in 2025, with dominant Rabat wins over Bolsova and Kartal—both in straight sets.
  • 📈 Form Surge: Has won 6 of her last 7 matches, including a third-round run in Rome with a notable win over Putintseva.
  • 🏆 Familiar Matchup: Beat Sevastova in straight sets in the Cluj-Napoca quarterfinals last year.
  • 🧱 Stat Strength: 62% Set 1 win rate on clay and a higher straight-sets win percentage than Sevastova.

🇱🇻 Anastasija Sevastova

  • 🇱🇻 Comeback Trail: Former top-15 player returning from injury and time off, currently ranked No. 543.
  • 🔙 Wildcard Revival: Has won 7 of her last 8 matches, six of them on clay this month.
  • 💪 Rabat Dominance: Cruised past Sönmez and Kabbaj without dropping a set.
  • 📉 Still Rebuilding: This is her first WTA-level quarterfinal since 2021—progress, but top-tier sharpness still missing.
  • 🧠 Tactical Weapon: Known for her variety and feel, but can struggle to close points against power players like Cristian.

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