Sorana Cirstea will face off against Kimberly Birrell in Indian Wells on Thursday at 1:30 pm on STADIUM 9.
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The H2H stats
Cirstea and Birrell have never played against each other so far on the main tour.
Sorana Cirstea in 2023
Currently the world no.83, Sorana played her last match on the 21st of February when she surrendered to world no.76 Karolina Muchova 6-4 7-6(4) in the 2nd round in Dubai (draw).
At present, during this year Sorana has managed to achieve a composed 4-6 record.
Birrell in Indian Wells, ranking, and results in 2023
At the moment ranked no.115 (career-high), Birrell has a composed 17-6 match record in 2023. The Australian is competing in Indian Wells where she overcame Jodie Anna Burrage 6-2 6-4 and Nao Hibino 6-1 2-6 6-3.
Kimberly Birrell will square off with the world no.83 Sorana Cirstea in the 1st round on Thursday at 1:30 pm on STADIUM 9. In the past, they have never competed against each other so far in top tournaments.
The Australian conquered 1 title in 2023 Orlando.