Returning to the court after reaching the semifinals at the Miami Open, Sorana Kirstja made her WTA 1000 debut in Madrid and advanced to the second round, where she will face the top player in 2023.

Sorana Kirstea, match with Aryna Sabalenko at WTA Madrid

Sorana, ranked 44th in the world, took two hours to overcome American Lauren Davis (WTA No. 56) 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.

Know:

• For reaching the second round, Sorana Kirstya will receive 27,045 euros and 35 points in the WTA singles ranking.

• In the second round, Kirstya will play against Aryna Sabalenko (2 WTA), whom she defeated in the quarterfinals at the Miami Open.

• The athlete from Belarus won this year at the Australian Open and in Adelaide, and also reached the final act in Indian Wells and in Stuttgart.

• Romania is also represented at the Caja Magica competition by Ana Bohdan and Iryna Begu (both qualified in the second round). Gabriela Ruse is playing in the qualifiers and can also reach the main draw.

The WTA Mutua Madrid Open takes place from April 25 to May 7 on clay at the Caja Magica complex. It is in the WTA 1000 category, has a total prize money of US$7,652,174, and the title holder is Ons Jabert. Simona Halep won in 2016 and 2017.

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