{"id":165094,"date":"2025-08-22T00:10:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T00:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/165094\/"},"modified":"2025-08-22T00:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T00:10:09","slug":"wta-cleveland-quarterfinal-predictions-including-samsonova-vs-cirstea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/165094\/","title":{"rendered":"WTA Cleveland Quarterfinal Predictions Including Samsonova vs Cirstea"},"content":{"rendered":"

After a difficult Wednesday full of rain, we\u2019re finally seeing some WTA action again in Cleveland. Three quarterfinals are already set, with Eva Lys granting Anastasia Zakharova a walkover in one of them. We\u2019ll add the prediction for the fourth once the line-up is established. Who do you think will make the final four at the 2025 Tennis in the Land?<\/p>\n

WTA Cleveland Quarterfinal Predictions
\nElsa Jacquemot vs Ann Li<\/p>\n

Head-to-head<\/strong>: First meeting<\/p>\n

Both players had to wrap up their second-round matches earlier today, but they likely weren\u2019t long enough for fatigue to be a major factor (and they\u2019ll get a similar window of rest anyway). Elsa Jacquemot, with this run, should have a chance at stabilizing in the Top 100, which she just recently managed to break. Not sure her ceiling is as high as Ann Li\u2019s, and the American hits the bigger ball in this matchup. Li earned a great win over the wunderkind Iva Jovic and should be able to ride that momentum for another victory on the very same day. If she gets on a roll, Jacquemot might struggle to find a way to stop her.
Prediction: Li in 3<\/p>\n

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Viktorija Golubic vs Xinyu Wang<\/p>\n

Head-to-head<\/strong>: First meeting<\/p>\n

Viktorija Golubic eventually pulled away from Katie Boulter, but her match hadn\u2019t even begun when Xinyu Wang was already declared the winner over Talia Gibson earlier today. That could be an issue if they manage to wrap up their quarterfinal just a few hours later. Besides, the No. 2 seed has been in strong form since reaching the Berlin final in June (lost to Marketa Vondrousova) and would have been a considerable favorite over Golubic regardless of that extra factor.
Prediction: Wang in 3<\/p>\n

Liudmila Samsonova vs Sorana Cirstea<\/p>\n

Head-to-head<\/strong>: Samsonova 1-0<\/p>\n

Liudmila Samsonova absolutely destroyed the field at this event three years ago<\/a>, barely dropping games in all five matches. The Russian hasn\u2019t been quite as dominant this week, but it wouldn\u2019t be the first time that she picks up her game the week before a Slam. She needs some momentum after losing early in Montreal and Cincinnati and while she isn\u2019t the most consistent player, she should have a bit more to offer than the post-prime version of Sorana Cirstea. The No. 1 seed will have the firepower advantage and clearly enjoys the conditions in Cleveland with her heavy artillery standing out even more than usual.
Prediction: Samsonova in 2<\/p>\n

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