Sorana Cirstea vs Anastasia Zakharova Prediction & Betting Tips - WTA Cleveland Open

Prediction published on 22/08/2025, 03:16  by Geoffrey Ejiga | Modified on 22/08/2025 at 04:28 in Tennis Predictions

The in-form Sorana Cirstea and the resilient underdog, Anastasia Zakharova, will headline the WTA 250 Cleveland semi-final. But who will book a place in the final? Find out in our best Sorana Cirstea vs Anastasia Zakharova match prediction.

Cirstea has been in dominant form, cruising through her side of the draw with five consecutive straight-sets victories, including her impressive 2-0 quarterfinal win over Lumidia Samsonova. On the other side of the net, Anastasia Zakharova’s path to the semi-final has been a testament to her fighting spirit. 

While she benefited from a walkover against Eva Lys, she earned her place by shockily beating Hailey Baptiste 2-0 and also securing an impressive 2-1 victory over Kiberly Birrell, winning both matches as the underdog. With no prior head-to-head record to draw from, this will be the first time these two players meet on the professional tour. 

Despite Sorana Cirstea's recent run of straight-sets victories, we believe Anastasia Zakharova can secure a set, as she's shown even when she loses the match. Zakharova's tenacity is statistically evident, as she has now won a set in 12 of her last 13 games, a run that includes four losses. Even in her last two losses, she managed to secure a set. This consistency makes her an excellent pick to challenge Cirstea, who, despite her momentum, could be vulnerable to an opponent with a knack for fighting back.