Cirstea Faces Baptiste in WTA Madrid First Round Showdown

Madrid, Spain — Sorana Cirstea will compete against Hailey Baptiste in the first round of the WTA Madrid Open on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:20 AM ET. This match will mark the first meeting between the two players on the professional circuit.

According to the latest data from Dimers, Baptiste is predicted to be the favorite with a 52% chance of winning, compared to Cirstea’s 48%. “We have analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday’s Cirstea-Baptiste match,” said Dimers data analyst Greg Butyn. “Incorporating recent updates, our prediction shows Baptiste edging out Cirstea for the win.”

Baptiste, ranked no. 88, has had a decent start to 2025, securing an 11-8 win-loss record and notable performances in various tournaments, including reaching the second round at the BNP Paribas Open. Her recent post-injury performances in Miami and the Billie Jean King Cup have boosted her confidence ahead of the Madrid Open.

Cirstea, who is returning to the tour after an injury hiatus, holds an 8-8 record this year. The Romanian aims to improve her performance after modest outings in earlier tournaments and will be looking to gain momentum on clay, where she is yet to compete this season.

The Madrid Open is noted for its competitive field, with a total prize money of €8,055,385. As the players get ready, Baptiste’s prediction of a slight advantage taps into the rising popularity of sports betting, reflecting broader trends in tennis fandom.

As both athletes prepare for their first match, the outcome remains uncertain but promising for tennis enthusiasts and bettors alike.