WTA DubaiHard1/16-finals17 Feb 2026 · 15:40
L. Noskova
#13 · Czech Republic
VS
S. Cirstea
#26 · Romania
NOSKOVA
2.28
·
CIRSTEA
1.69

Odds

Market
Noskova
Cirstea
Winner
2.28
1.69

Player analysis

L. Noskova shows a 4–1 form record, though the level of opposition has been mixed — average ranking of opponents is 35. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -5.3 to 22.3, with at least one match where L. Noskova was clearly outplayed. Serve quality has been average (6.6/10) — neither a weapon nor a significant liability.

DS 8.88Trend mixed

S. Cirstea has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Matches have been close throughout — average DS of +3.9 with a downward trend. S. Cirstea is winning on the scoreboard but not pulling away. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.1/10, leaving S. Cirstea vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 3.88Trend down

Recent form

Hard court stats

Noskova
Stat
Cirstea
68.6%
Win rate
52.1%
127–58
W–L
264–243

Avg stats — last 5

1st serve %60%
1st serve won80%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted40%
BP saved70%
Aces8
Double faults5
1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won50%
BP converted50%
BP saved60%
Aces3
Double faults1

Head to head

Career meetings between these two players (all tournaments), not only this event. The match at the top of the page is the current tournament fixture.

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L. Noskova vs S. Cirstea head to head match history
DateTournamentSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
WTA Indian WellsHard1/16-finalsNoskova7-6 4-6 4-6
WTA DubaiHard1/16-finalsCirstea1-6 4-6
WTA BrisbaneHard1/16-finalsNoskova6-4 4-6 6-4