BIRMINGHAM SHOOTING. The forecast of Sorana Cîrstea with Zhu follows. H2H and standings – Tennis Tonic

Draw Birmingham – Sorana Cîrstea. See draw preview and prediction with Lin Zhu, Anna Blinkova, Leylah Annie Fernandez, Barbora Krejcikova, Jelena Ostapenko in Rothesay Classic.

Sorana Cîrstea starts her campaign at the draw in Birmingham. Last year in Birmingham, the Romanian lost in 2^when round to Magdalena Frech 6-3 6-7¹ 6-4. In the previous edition of this tournament, she managed to beat Ana Bogdan 6-4 2-6 6-3.

Draw predictions with head-to-head records

This is Sorana Cîrstea’s projected draw and likely opposition in the Rothesay Classic. Cirstea has a poor record (3-7) against likely opponents.

R1 – Lin Zhu’s ranking and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Lin Zhu has a 12-17 win-loss record in 2024, 0-2 on grass. In relation to the last 4 years, the Chinese have a record of 5-11 on grass. Zhu needs to find his way after losing his last 7 matches.

The most important result of the Chinese in the current season was reaching the Hua Hin final.

Last year in the Rothesay Classic Lin lost in the semifinals to Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-2.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs Lin Zhu

There is no record between Sorana Cîrstea and Lin Zhu as this would be the first time they will face each other in the main tournament.

R2 – Ranking and performance of Anna Blinkova.

1-1 record

Anna Blinkova is 9-15 in 2024, 0-1 on grass. Over the past 4 years, Anna has a record of 8-10 on grass. Blinkova has won 2 of the last 10 matches.

Last year in the Rothesay Classic Anna did not compete in this tournament.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs Anna Blinkova

That would be 3^st during which Sorana Cîrstea and Anna Blinkova face each other. The head-to-head is 1-1 for Cîrstea and Blinkova (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on grass in major tournaments.

Alternatively, Sorana Cîrstea could come with Ajla Tomljanovic. Their H2H is 2-1 to Ajla Tomljanovic.

1/4 – Leylah Annie Fernandez ranking and performance.

Head to head record 0-0

Leylah Annie Fernandez has an 11-12 win-loss record in 2024 but has yet to compete on grass. Leylah has won 4 of their last 10 matches.

Last year in the Rothesay Classic Leylah did not play in this tournament.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs. Leylah Annie Fernandez

There is no record between Sorana Cîrstea and Leylah Annie Fernandez as this would be the first time they will face each other in the main event.

However, Sorana Cîrstea could play Sara Sorribes Tormo. Their H2H record is 2-1 for Sara Sorribes Tormo.

1/2 – Ranking and performance of Barbora Krejcikova.

Head to head 2-1 for Barbora Krejcikova

Barbora Krejcikova is 5-7 in 2024 but has yet to compete on grass. Barbora needs to find her way after losing her last 5 matches.

Last year in the Rothesay Classic the Czech lost in the final with Jelena Ostapenko 7-6(8) 6-4.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs Barbora Krejcikova

This would be the 4th^th during which Sorana Cîrstea and Barbora Krejcikova clash against each other. The head-to-head is 2-1 for Krejcikova (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on grass at major tournaments.

On the other hand, Sorana Cîrstea can compete with Anastasia Potapova. Their head-to-head record is 1-1.

Final – ranking and performance of Jelena Ostapenko.

Head to head 4-1 for Jelena Ostapenko

Jelena Ostapenko has a 25-11 win-loss record in 2024, but has yet to play on grass. Latvia have won 6 of their last 10 matches.

Her most significant achievement this current season was winning the tournament in Adelaide where she defeated Daria Kasatkina in the final 6-3 6-2 and in Linz where she defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final 6 -2 6-3.

Last year in the Rothesay Classic Ostapenko won the event after defeating Barbora Krejcikova 7-6(8) 6-4.

H2H Sorana Cirstea vs Jelena Ostapenko

That would be 6^th during which Sorana Cîrstea and Jelena Ostapenko face each other. The head-to-head is 4-1 for Ostapenko (see full H2H stats), but Cîrstea leads 1-0 on grass at the majors.

However, Sorana Cîrstea could compete with Katie Boulter. Head to head is 0-0.