How much money did Sorana Cîrstea and Jaqueline Cristian win for qualifying in the semifinals in Osaka

A great week for Romanian tennis continued on Friday, October 17, with two pieces of good news. In the early hours of the morning, Jaqueline Cristian learned that she had qualified for the semifinals of the tournament in Osaka, after Naomi Osaka (28 years old, 16 WTA) dropped outbecause of a pain in the leg.

Later, Sorana Cîrstea entered the field, having Viktorija Golubic (33 years old, 60 WTA) as her opponent. The 35-year-old player started the match well, but the athlete from Switzerland came back in the second sequence. The last set was controlled by Cîrstea, who prevailed 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 and advanced to the semifinals.

Important financial prizes for Sorana Cîrstea and Jaqueline Cristian

So, at the tournament in Osaka, 2 of the 4 semi-finalists are from Romania, and there is even a chance of a final between our representatives. In addition to the sporting success, the performance in Japan also came with a financial reward for Cristian and Cîrstea.

Due to qualification in the semi-finals, the 2 tennis players each won 11,970 dollars. The prize can increase significantly if they continue the positive results. The runner-up in the Osaka tournament will receive $21,484, while the title winner will collect a check for $36,300.

In the penultimate act of the competition, Cîrstea will play against the Canadian Leylah Fernandez (23 years old, 27 WTA), who, in the “quarters”, defeated Rebecca Sramkova (28 years old, 65 WTA) 7-6 (2), 6-3.

On the other hand, Cristian has not yet found out his opponent in the semifinals. The 27-year-old tennis player could fight either with Tereza Valentova (18 years old, 78 WTA), or with Olga Danilovic (24 years old, 49 WTA).

It was a great match. Viktorija is very good and talented and she played excellently in the second set. I'm glad to be back and I'm happy with my performance. I am very happy to be in another semi-final. It was a good week, I really like Osaka and I want to stay here as long as possible. I expect a very difficult match with Leylah. Thanks to the fans for coming to support us

– Sorana Cîrstea

Sorana Cîrstea's journey to Osaka

• Round 1: 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 vs. Moyuka Uchijima (24 years old, 81 WTA)

• Optimum finals: 6-3, 6-1 vs. Katie Boulter (29 years old, 59 WTA)

• Quarter finals: 6-2, 2-6, 6-2 vs. Viktorija Golubic (33 years old, 60 WTA)

Jaqueline Cristian's journey to Osaka

• Round 1: 6-2, 7-6 (4) vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto (24 years old, 91 WTA)

• Optimum finals: 0-6, 6-4, 6-2 vs. Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (23 years old, 40 WTA)

• Quarter finals: abandonment of Naomi Osaka (28 years old, 16 WTA)