WTA Jacqueline Cristian WTA Cluj-Napoca 2026

WTA Cluj-Napoca 2026: Cristian overcomes the scare and gets her first win in front of her compatriots

Andrés Tomás Rico - 3 Feb 2026

WTA Cluj Napoca 2026: Cristian overcomes the fright and earns his first victory in front of his compatriots. Photo: Gettyimages

Jacqueline Cristian impressed her compatriots at the WTA Cluj-Napoca 2026. Although she was very close to not making it to the round of 16 in the Romanian tournament, as she had to dig deep to defeat Lucrezia Stefanini in a three-set battle, she managed to secure the victory with a 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 scoreline after 2 hours and 20 minutes. Now, she will fight for a spot in the quarterfinals against Daria Snigur.

Other results from the day at the WTA Cluj-Napoca 2026

. O Oliynykova def. A Bondar: 64 64

. A Potapova def. L Bronzetti: 57 64 75

. R Masarova def. G Ruse: 61 46 62

. D Snigur def. T Rakotomanga Rajaonah: 63 63

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