Match Details
Fixture: (1) Emma Raducanu vs Sorana Cirstea
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Date: February 7, 2026
Tournament: Transylvania Open 2026
Round: Final
Venue: Cluj-Napoca
Category: WTA 250
Surface: Hardcourts (Indoors)
Prize Money: US$275,094
Live Telecast: USA – ESPN & Tennis Channel | UK – Eurosport | India – Sony Sports & Sony LIV
Emma Raducanu vs Sorana Cirstea preview
Emma Raducanu will take on Sorana Cirstea in the Transylvania Open final on Saturday.
Raducanu genuinely made an effort to raise her level in 2025. After a third-round appearance in Melbourne, she reached the quarterfinals in Miami and the semifinals in Washington. The Brit also reached the last 16 in Seoul, but lost to Barbora Krejcikova, 4-6, 7-6(10), 6-1.
The 23-year-old entered Cluj-Napoca after a second-round exit in Melbourne. She started her campaign by cruising past Kaja Juvan and Maja Chwalinska in the initial few rounds and then brushed aside Oleksandra Oliynykova in the semifinal. Raducanu defeated Oliynykova in two hours and 48 minutes, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3.
Meanwhile, Sorana Cirstea also had a busy season last year. Apart from claiming the honours in Cleveland, she also reached the semifinals in Lasi and Osaka. The Romanian also reached the last 16 in Cincinnati, but lost to Iga Swiatek in straight sets.
Cirstea entered Cluj-Napoca after a third-round exit in Melbourne. She continued her decent form with hard-fought wins over Tamara Zidansek and Anastasia Potapova in the initial few rounds. The 35-year-old then defeated Daria Snigur in the semifinal, 6-0, 6-3.
Emma Raducanu vs Sorana Cirstea head-to-head
Raducanu leads the head-to-head against Cirstea 1-0. She defeated the Romanian at the 2021 Wimbledon Championships in London.
Emma Raducanu vs Sorana Cirstea odds
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Emma Raducanu vs Sorana Cirstea prediction
Emma Raducanu is one win away from breaking her five-year trophyless run on tour. She’ll be eager to silence her critics and redeem herself after a disappointing start in Melbourne.
Meanwhile, Cirstea has continued her happy knack of making deep runs on tour. The Romanian has announced her retirement at the end of the year, which will give her extra motivation to win the title.
Raducanu’s forehand and excellent anticipation have pushed her opponents on the backfoot this week. She’s only dropped one set at the event so far, which highlights her intentions to stay focused on the court.
Meanwhile, Cirstea has used her tactical acumen and done the basics well in Cluj-Napoca. She knows how to win free points and create problems for her opponents on the court.
Raducanu learned from her mistakes last year and served out the semifinal despite facing break points. The Brit might have to deal with a similar situation against a player like Cirstea on Saturday.
The Brit’s record against Cirstea and talent on the hardcourts might just help her win the final. However, the top seed will need to suffer and show her champion’s mentality to come out on top.
Pick: Raducanu to win in three sets.
Emma Raducanu vs Sorana Cirstea betting tips
Tip 1: Match to have more than 20 games.
Tip 2: Raducanu to save more than five break points.
Edited by Aman Mohamed
