Sorana Kirstya achieved one of the best results in recent seasons in Indian Wells and will defeat Iga Sviatek in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament. After a decisive victory over Emma Reducanu, the world leader talked about meeting our athlete.

Iga Sviatek praises Sorana Kirstya before the match live

Previously, Sorana met Iga only once: at the Australian Open 2022. Then the Pole won in three sets with a score of 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.

Sviatek said that he remembers that match and believes that the Romanian can cause problems for any opponent.

“I played with Sorana, we also trained several times. Every day is different, but Sorana is a player who deserves to be here (no penalty), I know how well she can play. I will be ready 100%” – Iga Svyatek.

Players defeated by Iga Sviatek at Indian Wells 2023: Claire Liu (6-0, 6-1), Bianca Andreescu (6-3, 7-6) and Emma Reducanu (6-3, 6-1).

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Sorana Kirstya says that Iga Svyatek is a complete player

“I remember that match. It was a great game and I don’t usually say that about a losing game. Since then, she has soared, played exceptionally well. She is a complete player, moves very well and has no flaws in her game.

In my opinion, she moves the best. It is very difficult to find a weak spot in his game. I like Iga, I think she’s the sweetest girl, she’s a great model.

I’ve been playing well lately and I’m confident in my game. I know that it will not be easy and that she is the favorite” – Sorana Kirstea.

Players Iga Sviatek defeated at Indian Wells 2023: Kimberly Birrell (6-3, 6-2), Madison Keys (6-1 – elimination), Bernarda Pera (6-3, 6-1) and Caroline Garcia (6 -4), 4-6, 7-5).

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Know:

• Our athlete won the second victory in the 1/8 finals in Indian Wells against an athlete from the TOP-5 WTA (Caroline Garcia). The first time happened in 2017 in Beijing, when Sorana defeated Karolina Pliskova.

• Kirstya reached the quarterfinals for the first time at the WTA 1000 tournament in Indian Wells.

• For reaching the quarterfinals of Indian Wells, Sorana Kirstea will receive a check for $184,465 and 215 points in the WTA singles ranking.

• The winner of the match between Iga Svyatek and Sorana Kirstea will meet in the semifinals with the winner of the match between Karolina Mukhova (76 WTA) and Olena Rybakina (10th favorite, Wimbledon champion).

Indian Wells 2023 Women’s Quarters

Iga Svyatek (1) – Sorana Kirstya

Karolina Mukhova – Olena Rybakina (10)

Maria Sakkari (7) – Petra Kvitova (15)

Coco Gauf (6) – Aryna Sabalenko (2)

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.