Sorana Kirstea found out her opponent in the 1/8 finals of the tournament in Indian Wells. After beating Bernarda Pera (6-3, 6-1), Sorana will face Caroline Garcia, the winner of the 2022 Tournament of Champions.

Sorana Kirstea vs Caroline Garcia Indian Wells quarter-final battle – Frenchwoman wins 2022 Tournament of Champions

Caroline Garcia (5 WTA) had a tough match against Leila Fernandez (49 WTA) and needed more than two hours to defeat the US Open 2021 finalist.

The match lasted 2 hours and 16 minutes, Caroline Garcia won it in 3 sets with a score of 6-4, 6-7(5) and 6-1.

Sorana Kirstea and Caroline Garcia have met twice so far, and each time the French won.

The first time they met was in the first round in Toronto (2017, score 2-6, 7-6, 4-6), and the second time – in the second round in Madrid (2019, score 4-6, 6-3). , 1-6).

Sorana’s opponent has won a total of 11 singles titles, the most important of which is the 2022 Tournament of Champions.

Caroline Garcia also won the doubles title at Roland Garros twice with Kristina Mladenovic (2016 and 2022).

The party’s financial stake is also very high. The winner will receive $184,465 and 215 points in the WTA singles ranking.

Indian Wells will be held from March 6-19 on hard and 96 players have started in the two main draws. The contest offers $8,800,000 each for men and women. Titled champions – Taylor Fritz and Iga Svyatek.