Iga Swiatek defeated Sorana Cirstea 6-1 6-1 in the Doha round of 32 on hard. The result followed the form book — Iga Swiatek came in ranked #9, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending the title. Iga Swiatek extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Swiatek I. took it in straight sets.
Swiatek I. and Cirstea S. faced 14 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Swiatek I. went 18–5 (78%) against them, Cirstea S. 14–8 (64%). Results against comparable opponents are close (4 : 2 better-results split).
Iga Swiatek beat Sorana Cirstea 6-1 6-1. Umpiry, "Iga Swiatek vs Sorana Cirstea — Doha Round of 32", https://umpiry.com/match/2024-02-12/cirstea-vs-swiatek-doha-r32?utm_source=cite (as of 12 February 2024).