Sorana Kirstya also had a very good match in the second round of the US Open, defeating Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya (89 WTA) in straight sets 6-3, 6-4.

Sorana Kirstea qualified for the third round of the US Open – Strong opponents ahead

Seeded 30th at Flushing Meadows, Sorana didn’t give the Russian much of a chance, controlling the match without much difficulty.

Although she managed to win seven games, Kalinska did not have the impression that she could overcome the Romanian.

The game lasted only one hour and seven minutes.

In doing so, the top-ranked Romanian in the world equaled her best result at the US Open, qualifying in the third round (2009 and 2017).

Know:

• In the third round, Sorana will meet the winner of Olena Rybakina (4 WTA) and Ayla Tomlyanovych (127 WTA).

• After qualifying in the third round, Sorana Kirstea secured a prize of $191,000 and 130 points in the WTA ranking.

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