Jaqueline Cristian found out her opponent in the semifinals of the Strasbourg tournament » She will meet the number 1 favorite
Article by David Istrate – Published on Thursday, 21 May 2026 21:26 / Updated on Thursday, 21 May 2026 21:27
Jaqueline Cristian (27 years old, 33 WTA) found out her opponent in the semifinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Strasbourg. For the first time in her career, the Romanian will meet Victoria Mboko (19 years old, 9 WTA), the main favorite for the title.
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The semi-final between Cristian and Mboko will be played on Friday, May 22, starting at 17:30, and can be watched liveTEXT on GSP.ro and live on Digi Sport.
On Thursday, May 21, Jaqueline Cristian qualified for the semifinals of the Strasbourg tournament after a 7-6 (3), 3-6, 6-2 victory over Daria Kasatkina (29 years old, 62 WTA). The game lasted two hours and 36 minutes.
Jaqueline Cristian and Victoria Mboko will fight for a place in the final in Strasbourg
In the penultimate act of the competition, Jaqueline will meet Victoria Mboko, who passed in two sets (6-4, 6-4) Leylah Fernandez (23 years, 24 WTA). The 100% Canadian showdown was over in one hour and 33 minutes.
Match Point during Golden Hour! ☀️
Victoria Mboko secures her spot in the semifinals after defeating Fernandez 6-4, 6-4.#IS26 pic.twitter.com/Sxqb8DQX31
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“Today's match was not easy at all. Facing a compatriot is never too easy. The match was difficult, but I am very happy that I won”, stated Mboko.
“I think I've improved my evolution on clay, I feel better, more familiar. On clay you have to move more, it's more difficult. You have to slide controlled. It depends from match to match. Today things went well for me,” added the 19-year-old player.
Mboko praised Fernandez, who he said was a strong player and had some incredible shots. Regarding the semi-final against Jaqueline, the world number 9 responded as follows:
“It won't be easy. If he is in the semi-final, it means he is playing very good tennis.”
Jaqueline Cristian and Victoria Mboko have never met before in the WTA circuit. In the other semi-final, Ann Li (25 years old, 30 WTA) will duel with Emma Navarro (25 years old, 39 WTA).
