Sorana Kirstea (WTA 83) advanced to the Indian Wells quarterfinals with a 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 win over Caroline Garcia (WTA 5) in 3 sets. Our athlete won at the end of the match, which lasted two hours and 23 minutes, and for the first time reached the quarterfinals of the California competition.

Sorana KirsteaPhoto: Dave Shopland / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

“I’ve never beaten Caro before, so I knew it was going to be a very tough match. She is a very aggressive player and has been playing very well lately. I knew it would be very difficult, but I am very happy that I managed to win, this success means a lot,” said Sorana Kirstya, eurosport.ro informs.

The 32-year-old soccer player said that her secret is cooperation with Thomas Johansson, her new coach. “I started training with Thomas Johansson before the season and I felt that I was playing better and better, even if the results were not what I wanted in January and February. He is an exceptional coach and I think I owe my good result to his form,” Sorana Kirstea said.

Read more at Digisport.ro