Sorana Cirstea vs Arantxa Rus — Istanbul Round of 16
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Cirstea S.
Sorana Cirstea defeated Arantxa Rus 3-6 6-1 7-5 in the Istanbul round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Sorana Cirstea came in ranked #17, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Sorana Cirstea extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Sorana Cirstea dropped the opening set before beating Arantxa Rus 3–6 6–1 7–5.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-27 | Linz | R32 | hard | Sorana Cirstea | 5-7 6-2 6-3 |
| 2010-05-03 | Estoril | QF | clay | Sorana Cirstea | 6-4 6-1 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadCirstea S.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d) · Rus A.: 20 days rest. Higher means fresher. About