Magda Linette vs Sorana Cirstea — Strasbourg Round of 32
Linette M.
Magda Linette defeated Sorana Cirstea 7-5 7-5 in the Strasbourg round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Sorana Cirstea came in ranked #17, leading the head-to-head 3–1, defending last year's round of 32. Magda Linette narrowed the head-to-head to 3–2.
Key context
- Match story: Magda Linette edged Sorana Cirstea in two tight sets (7–5 7–5).
Head to head
1–3| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-22 | Cleveland | R16 | hard | Magda Linette | 6-4 6-2 |
| 2021-05-24 | Strasbourg | SF | clay | Sorana Cirstea | 3-6 6-4 6-2 |
| 2018-12-31 | Shenzhen | R32 | hard | Sorana Cirstea | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2014-10-06 | Tianjin | R32 | hard | Sorana Cirstea | 6-4 6-2 |
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 (119 vs 105). 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 loadLinette M.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Cirstea S.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About