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Romanian Duo Eyes Historic Final in Osaka Semifinals

10/18/2025

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Sorana Cîrstea and Jaqueline Cristian reached the semifinals of the WTA 250 tournament in Osaka, Japan, raising the possibility of an all-Romanian final.
Sorana Cîrstea defeated Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals.
Jaqueline Cristian progressed to the semifinals after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.
Sorana Cîrstea will face Canadian Leylah Fernandez in her semifinal.
Jaqueline Cristian, currently ranked 47th, could enter the top 40 if she wins her semifinal against Tereza Valentova or Olga Danilovic.

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Sorana Cîrstea and Jaqueline Cristian reached the semifinals of the WTA 250 tournament in Osaka, Japan, raising the possibility of an all-Romanian final.
Sorana Cîrstea defeated Viktorija Golubic 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 to advance to the semifinals.
Jaqueline Cristian progressed to the semifinals after Naomi Osaka withdrew from the tournament.
Sorana Cîrstea will face Canadian Leylah Fernandez in her semifinal.
Jaqueline Cristian, currently ranked 47th, could enter the top 40 if she wins her semifinal against Tereza Valentova or Olga Danilovic.