Sorana Cirstea vs Anastasia Zakharova — Cleveland Semi-final
Cirstea S.
Sorana Cirstea defeated Anastasia Zakharova 6-1 7-5 in the Cleveland semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Sorana Cirstea came in ranked #17, leading the head-to-head 1–0. Sorana Cirstea extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: Sorana Cirstea came through a tight passage before pulling clear — 6–1 7–5.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-15 | Seoul | R32 | hard | Sorana Cirstea | 6-3 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 hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (77 vs 98). 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) · Zakharova A.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About