Iga Swiatek faces the resurgent 35-year-old Sorana Cirstea today in a Cincinnati Open Round of 16 showdown this morning.
Swiatek, seeded No. 3, has yet to be tested in Cincinnati. After a first-round bye, she advanced from the second round via a walkover against Marta Kostyuk, then dispatched Anastasia Potapova in straight sets in the third round.
Cirstea brings grit and resilience into the matchup. She has battled through three consecutive three-setters — including a tight win over Yue Yuan — to reach this stage. It’s her deepest run in Cincy since 2009. Her flat groundstrokes and seasoned defense serve her well in extended rallies.
But today she faces this year’s Wimbledon champion and former world No. 1. The question is whether she has enough left in the tank after a grueling summer run.
Swiatek–Cirstea Head-to-Head
Swiatek holds a complete 4–0 lead in their head-to-head. That includes three wins on hard courts.
Prediction
Swiatek in 2 straight sets. Her superior form, adaptability, and head-to-head dominance suggest a decisive win. Cirstea’s endurance and fight are commendable, but Swiatek’s control and efficiency are likely to prevail.
How to Watch Iga Swiatek vs. Sorana Cirstea
The Iga Swiatek vs. Sorana Cirstea match is expected to start at around 11:00 AM Eastern on Grandstand Court at the Lindner Family Tennis Center
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Swiatek-Cirstea match here.
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Swiatek vs. Cirstea
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Expected Start Time: 11:00 AM Eastern
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Grandstand Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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