FRENCH OPEN DRAW. Sorana Cirstea’s prediction with Blinkova next. H2H and rankings

French Open draw - Sorana Cirstea. See the draw preview and prediction with Anna Blinkova, Lin Zhu, Qinwen Zheng, Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek in the French Open.

Sorana Cirstea Stats info

Sorana Cirstea is about to start her run in the draw at the French Open. Last year at the French Open, Sorana lost in the 1st round to Jasmine Paolini 7-5 2-6 6-2.

Draw prediction with head to head records

This is Sorana Cirstea’s projected draw includingherlikely opponents at the French Open. Cirstea has a weak record (3-11) with the plausible opposition.

R1 – Anna Blinkova (55) – H2H 1-0
R2 – Lin Zhu (58) – H2H 0-0
or Elina Avanesyan (70) – H2H 0-0
R3 – Qinwen Zheng (8) – H2H 0-1
or Ashlyn Krueger (66) – H2H 0-0
R4 – Jasmine Paolini (15) – H2H 0-3
or Anna Kalinskaya (25) – H2H 2-1
1/4 – Elena Rybakina (4) – H2H 1-2
or Elina Svitolina (19) – H2H 0-3
1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka (2) – H2H 1-1
or Madison Keys (12) – H2H 2-1
Fin – Iga Swiatek (1) – H2H 0-4
or Cori Gauff (3) – H2H 0-1
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R1 – Anna Blinkova’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Sorana Cirstea

10 - 16win/loss in 2024

Rank
66
High
34
WLLLWLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 10-16 6-6 2-6 1-2 1-2 0-0
2023 33-28 15-15 10-7 3-3 5-3 0-0
2022 46-29 7-8 16-10 21-7 1-3 1-1
2021 15-24 5-11 6-6 2-4 2-3 0-0
2020 9-14 4-10 4-3 1-1 0-0 0-0
2019 48-28 24-15 14-5 5-4 5-4 0-0
2018 42-27 18-13 6-5 14-6 4-3 0-0
2017 30-22 8-4 3-5 14-9 5-4 0-0

Anna Blinkova has a 8-13 record in 2024, 1-5 on clay. As for the last 11 years, Blinkova has a 68-54 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). The Russian won 3 of her last 10 matches.

Last year at the French Open Anna was overcome by Elina Svitolina in the 3rd round 2-6 6-2 7-5.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs. Anna Blinkova

This contest would be 2nd time that Sorana Cirstea and Anna Blinkova fight against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Cirstea (see full H2H stats), but they have never played each other on clay in major tournaments.

R2 – Lin Zhu’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

13 - 18win/loss in 2024

Rank
60
High
31
LWLLLLL
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 13-18 12-10 0-5 0-0 1-3 0-0
2023 28-24 23-17 0-2 1-2 4-3 0-0
2022 41-26 34-15 6-6 1-2 0-3 0-0
2021 13-14 8-10 0-1 4-0 1-3 0-0
2020 5-6 5-6 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0
2019 56-27 53-20 1-3 0-0 2-4 0-0
2018 32-24 30-20 0-1 0-1 0-1 2-1
2017 37-23 30-17 0-1 5-2 2-2 0-1

Lin Zhu has a 12-14 win-loss record in 2024, 0-4 on clay. During the previous 4 years, the Chinese has a 6-13 record on clay. Lin needs to find her way after she has lost the previous 4 matches.

Zhu’s best result of this year was reaching the final Hua Hin.

Last year at the French Open Lin was defeated by Lauren Davis in the 1st round 6-3 6-3.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs. Lin Zhu

There is no head to head record between Sorana Cirstea and Lin Zhu since this would be the first time that they will fight against each other in the main tour.

Notwithstanding, Sorana Cirstea could fight against Elina Avanesyan. Their head to head record is 0-0.

R3 – Qinwen Zheng’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 1-0 for Qinwen Zheng

21 - 11win/loss in 2024

Rank
8
High
7
LWLWWLW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 21-11 14-6 6-4 0-0 1-1 0-0
2023 37-19 23-11 11-4 3-1 0-3 0-0
2022 39-19 27-12 10-4 0-0 2-3 0-0
2021 34-11 7-1 16-6 11-4 0-0 0-0
2020 38-8 3-3 26-3 9-2 0-0 0-0
2019 14-11 14-8 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0
2018 14-9 12-8 2-1 0-0 0-0 0-0
2017 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0

Qinwen Zheng has a 18-9 record in 2024, 4-3 on clay. Regarding the previous 8 years, the Chinese has a 69-24 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Qinwen won 6 of her last 10 matches.

The Chinese’s most significant achievement of the year was reaching the final at the Australian Open .

Last year at the French Open Qinwen was defeated by Yulia Putintseva in the 2nd round 6-3 4-6 6-2.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs. Qinwen Zheng

This match would represent the 2nd time that Sorana Cirstea and Qinwen Zheng clash against each other. The head to head is 1-0 for Zheng (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Possibly, Sorana Cirstea may compete against Ashlyn Krueger. Their H2H is 0-0.

R4 – Jasmine Paolini’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 3-0 for Jasmine Paolini

22 - 11win/loss in 2024

Rank
7
High
7
LWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 22-11 12-6 10-4 0-1 0-0 0-0
2023 43-30 20-16 16-8 5-3 2-3 0-0
2022 30-25 14-11 10-10 6-3 0-1 0-0
2021 34-24 17-13 12-7 5-3 0-1 0-0
2020 7-15 1-8 4-5 2-2 0-0 0-0
2019 48-29 12-8 32-14 4-6 0-1 0-0
2018 28-33 9-9 18-18 1-3 0-3 0-0
2017 28-28 10-8 11-9 3-6 4-4 0-1

Jasmine Paolini has a 17-10 win-loss record in 2024, 5-3 on clay. During the last 12 years, Jasmine has a 196-112 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Jasmine won 6 of her last 10 matches.

Her best achievement of the current year was winning the tournament in Dubai where she overcame Anna Kalinskaya in the final 4-6 7-5 7-5.

Last year at the French Open the Italian was overcome by Olga Danilovic in the 2nd round 6-2 7-5.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs. Jasmine Paolini

This contest would be 4th time that Sorana Cirstea and Jasmine Paolini face off. The head to head is 3-0 for Paolini (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

On the other hand, Sorana Cirstea may square off with Anna Kalinskaya. Their H2H is 2-1 for Sorana Cirstea.

1/4 – Elena Rybakina’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 2-1 for Elena Rybakina

35 - 7win/loss in 2024

Rank
4
High
3
LWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 35-7 22-4 12-2 0-0 1-1 0-0
2023 47-15 31-11 11-2 0-0 5-2 0-0
2022 40-21 18-12 9-5 5-2 8-2 0-0
2021 33-23 18-14 6-4 2-2 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 18-5 7-3 4-2 0-0 0-0
2019 57-21 19-9 15-6 16-4 7-2 0-0
2018 32-22 11-8 7-9 13-4 0-0 1-1
2017 21-10 5-4 3-1 13-5 0-0 0-0

Elena Rybakina has a 30-5 record in 2024, 8-1 on clay. During the previous 10 years, Elena has a 83-35 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Elena won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of this current year was conquering the title in Brisbane where she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-0 6-3, in Abu Dhabi where she beat Daria Kasatkina in the final 6-1 6-4, and in Stuttgart where she defeated Marta Kostyuk in the final 6-2 6-2.

Last year at the French Open the Kazakhstani lost to Sara Sorribes Tormo in the 3rd round w/o.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs. Elena Rybakina

This contest would be 4th time that Sorana Cirstea and Elena Rybakina fight against each other. The head to head is 2-1 for Rybakina (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Possibly, Sorana Cirstea could fight against Elina Svitolina. Their head to head is 3-0 for Elina Svitolina.

1/2 – Aryna Sabalenka’s rankings and performance.

Head to head record 1-1

30 - 9win/loss in 2024

Rank
3
High
1
LWLWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 30-9 14-4 15-4 0-0 1-1 0-0
2023 55-14 35-9 14-3 0-0 6-2 0-0
2022 33-22 20-15 9-5 0-0 4-2 0-0
2021 45-18 24-11 13-3 1-1 7-3 0-0
2020 29-10 14-7 6-3 9-0 0-0 0-0
2019 39-22 28-12 5-5 4-1 2-4 0-0
2018 51-25 34-13 7-6 3-2 7-4 0-0
2017 36-25 20-11 2-4 6-6 7-3 1-1

Aryna Sabalenka has a 25-7 record in 2024, 11-3 on clay. In the course of the previous 9 years, the Belarussian has a 73-38 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Aryna won 8 of her last 10 matches.

Her most significant result of the current season was winning the title at the Australian Open where she beat Qinwen Zheng in the final 6-3 6-2.

Last year at the French Open Sabalenka was overcome by Karolina Muchova in the semifinal 7-6(5) 6-7(5) 7-5.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs. Aryna Sabalenka

This would be the 3rd time that Sorana Cirstea and Aryna Sabalenka square off. The head to head is 1-1 (see full H2H stats), 1-0 for Sabalenka on clay in major tournaments.

Nonetheless, Sorana Cirstea may fight against Madison Keys. Their H2H is 2-1 for Sorana Cirstea.

Final – Iga Swiatek’s rankings and performance.

Head to head 4-0 for Iga Swiatek

45 - 4win/loss in 2024

Rank
1
High
1
WWWWWWW
Year Total Hard Clay I.hard Grass Carpet
2024 45-4 22-3 21-1 2-0 0-0 0-0
2023 68-11 42-8 19-2 0-0 7-1 0-0
2022 67-9 42-6 18-1 5-1 2-1 0-0
2021 36-15 18-10 12-2 2-1 4-2 0-0
2020 16-5 6-4 7-1 3-0 0-0 0-0
2019 34-17 17-8 10-3 4-3 3-3 0-0
2018 43-6 8-1 34-5 1-0 0-0 0-0
2017 11-2 0-0 11-2 0-0 0-0 0-0

Iga Swiatek has a 39-4 record in 2024, 15-1 on clay. As for the last 9 years, Swiatek has a 126-17 record on clay (Click here to see full career record). Swiatek will try to keep a positive momentum since she is on a 10 matches winning streak.

Her best result of this season was winning the competition in Australia where she defeated Angelique Kerber in the final 6-3 6-0, in Doha where she defeated Elena Rybakina in the final 7-6(8) 6-2, in Indian Wells where she overcame Maria Sakkari in the final 6-4 6-0, in Madrid where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 7-5 4-6 7-6(7), and in Rome where she overcame Aryna Sabalenka in the final 6-2 6-3.

Last year at the French Open the Pole won the event after ousting Karolina Muchova 6-2 5-7 6-4.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs. Iga Swiatek

This match would represent the 5th time that Sorana Cirstea and Iga Swiatek play each other. The head to head is 4-0 for Swiatek (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on clay in major tournaments.

Nevertheless, Sorana Cirstea could take on Cori Gauff. Their head to head is 1-0 for Cori Gauff.