WTA DubaiHard1/16-finals17 Feb 2026 · 15:40
L. Noskova
#13 · Czech Republic
VS
S. Cirstea
#35 · 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 36. Form is mixed — DS ranging from -11.8 to 36.6, with at least one match where L. Noskova was clearly outplayed. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving L. Noskova vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure.

DS 11.87Trend mixed

S. Cirstea has been inconsistent recently, going 3–2 over the last five matches. Point margins have been modest — DS averaging +5.2. Wins have been functional rather than dominant. The serve has been a concern — averaging only 6.4/10, leaving S. Cirstea vulnerable on second serve and facing frequent return pressure. Break point efficiency has been exceptional (+29) — converting opportunities and shutting down threats at the critical moments.

DS 5.17Trend mixed

Recent form

Recent form bar chartLWWWW

4W 1L last 5

14 MarSabalenka6-3 6-4L
12 MarGibson6-2 4-6 6-2W
11 MarEala2-6 0-6W
8 MarCirstea7-6 4-6 4-6W
6 MarManeiro3-6 3-6W
Recent form bar chartLWWLW

3W 2L last 5

8 MarNoskova7-6 4-6 4-6L
6 MarShnaider2-6 6-7W
4 MarMaria6-4 4-6 6-3W
18 FebEala5-7 4-6L
17 FebNoskova1-6 4-6W

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 converted50%
BP saved60%
Aces8
Double faults5
1st serve %60%
1st serve won70%
2nd serve won60%
BP converted60%
BP saved70%
Aces7
Double faults2

Head to head

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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