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August 7 2023, 16:08 · Adam Evans

Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Canada Masters

Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Canada Masters

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THE FACTS

When is Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea on and what time does it start? Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on Monday 7th August, 2023 – not before 17:15 (UK)

Where is Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea taking place? Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea will take place at IGA Stadium in Montreal, Canada

What surface is Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea being played on? Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea

What channel is Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea on in the UK? Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Varvara Gracheva vs Sorana Cirstea live on Prime Video

THE PREDICTION

World number 32 Sorana Cirstea could be one to watch at the Canada Masters after she burst into form on the Sunshine Double back in March. The 33-year-old stunned Caroline Garcia (twice), Aryna Sabalenka, Karolina Muchova and Marketa Vondrousova en-route to the round of 16 at Indian Wells and then the semi-finals in Miami, where she lost to eventual champion Petra Kvitova, before winding down a little over the summer. World number 43 Varvara Gracheva almost upset Sabalenka from Wimbledon last month, taking the first set and serving for the match before the second seed fought back to win their second round bout. The 23-year-old, now representing France, came into form on hardcourts earlier this season to finish runner-up to Marta Kostyuk at the Austin Open and it will be interesting to see what she can do with the rest of her 2023. Cirstea beat Gracheva comfortably in Melbourne early last season but both players have improved since then. Take the Romanian to win at least a set to leave the victor up to chance.