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Zakharova vs Cîrstea — WTA Seoul R1 Preview
WTA Seoul
Hard Court
Round 1
🧠 Form & Context
Anastasia Zakharova (🇷🇺, #79, 23y)
- 🚀 Quiet riser into the Top 80; strong ITF year with titles in Barcelona & Zaragoza.
- 🎯 2025 hard: 11–12; qualified for Seoul but enters the MD as a lucky loser.
- 📈 Best recent WTA week: Cleveland QF/SF run (d. Baptiste, Birrell, Lys) before falling to Cîrstea.
Sorana Cîrstea (🇷🇴, #66, 35y)
- 🔥 North American swing: Cleveland champion (seven straight-sets wins).
- 🏟️ Cincinnati R16 after three consecutive three-set wins.
- 🎯 2025 hard: 18–9, form trending up after 2024 injury setbacks.
📊 Tale of the Tape (Qualitative)
| Factor | Anastasia Zakharova | Sorana Cîrstea |
|---|---|---|
| Trajectory | Top-80 climb via ITF titles; LL entry here | Resurgent swing capped by Cleveland title |
| Hard-Court 2025 | 11–12, patchy at WTA level | 18–9, trending upward |
| Recent Notable Wins | Baptiste, Birrell, Lys (Cleveland) | Multiple straight-sets wins in Cleveland run |
| Experience | Building WTA reps | Veteran with deep-run pedigree |
| Momentum | Qualies-to-LL, confidence from Cleveland | Champion’s momentum from recent title |
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