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Reaches R2 in Wuhan Cirstea cemented a spot in the second round of the Shanghai Masters after being awarded a walkover against Jelena Ostapenko on Tuesday.

Impact Cirstea secured a spot in the next round, courtesy of a walkover. She won the first set with a score of 6-0 and was leading in the second (2-1) when the game was called off. Next up for Cirstea will be China's Shuai Zhang.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cirstea vs. Ostapenko Prediction at the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open - Sunday, October 5 - Bleacher Nation In the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open Round of 32 on Sunday, we have a matchup featuring No. 24-ranked Jelena Ostapenko versus No. 64 Sorana Cirs...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Gets early win in Beijing Cirstea won 6-2, 6-3 over Caroline Dolehide in the first round of Beijing on Wednesday.

Impact Coming off a second round loss last week in Seoul, Cirstea picked up an early win this week as she cruised past the No. 88-ranked American in two sets after one hour and seven minutes on court. The 35-year-old Romanian secured 65% of service points and 54% of return points in the victory. Cirstea will play No. 13 seed Karolina Muchova (1-6 H2H) in the second round.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Swiatek wins in Seoul, inspired on 'great adventure' by family connection Top seed Iga Swiatek stayed perfect against Sorana Cirstea to reach the Korea Open 2025 presented by Motiva quarterfinals on her tournament...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • WTATENNIS.COM

Rolls through Seoul opener Cirstea won 6-3, 6-1 over Anastasia Zakharova in the first round f Seoul on Wednesday.

Impact Coming off a second round exit at the US Open, Cirstea faced little resistance from the No. 79-ranked Russian as she booked a second round spot with this straight-set win that spanned one hour and six minutes. The 35-year-old from Romania improves to 13-4 across her last 17 matches. Cirstea will face No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek (0-5 H2H) in the second round.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Sorana Cirstea makes plea for stolen trophy to be returned Deadspin | Sorana Cirstea makes plea for stolen trophy to be returned

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Tennis player Sorana Cirstea says trophy was stolen from her New York hotel room during the U.S. Open Cirstea pleaded for the trophy's return late Saturday night, two days after she was eliminated from singles play in Flushing Meadows.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Tennis player Sorana Cirstea says trophy was stolen from her New York hotel room during the US Open

Tennis player Sorana Cirstea says the trophy she received after winning a recent women’s tournament was stolen from her New York hotel room while she was playing in the U.S. Open

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Eases to US Open R2 Cirstea defeated Solana Sierra in the round of 128 of the US Open with a score of 7-5, 6-0 on Tuesday.

Impact Cirstea committed 10 unforced errors in the match, 12 fewer than her opponent. She won 66 points in total, 22 more than Sierra. Next up for Cirstea will be the Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rankings Watch: Shnaider returns to Top 20, Cirstea back in Top 100 Diana Shnaider’s surge back into the Top 20 headlined a busy week of rankings moves, with Sorana Cirstea, Ekaterina Alexandrova and several...

AUGUST 25, 2025 • WTATENNIS.COM

Claims third title in Cleveland Cirstea won 6-2, 6-4 over Ann Li in the final of Cleveland on Saturday.

Impact Cirstea capped off her dominant week at this WTA 250 event as she downed the No. 69-ranked American in straight sets to claim the third title of her career and her first in four years. The 35-year-old Romania first gained some momentum last month in Iasi which carried her all the way to this triumph. Cirstea will play Solana Sierra in the first round of the US Open.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cirstea crowned champion in Cleveland, captures first hard-court singles title since 2008 Sorana Cirstea won her third career WTA singles title on Saturday, defeating Ann Li 6-2, 6-4 in Cleveland. It's Cirstea's first singles titl...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • WTATENNIS.COM

Tennis in the Land: Sorana Cirstea ends four-year WTA drought with title over Ann Li Sorana Cirstea entered the tournament ranked 112th in the world.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Reaches first final since 2021 Cirstea won 6-1, 7-5 over Anastasia Zakharova in the semifinals of Cleveland on Friday.

Impact Cirstea dismissed the No. 100-ranked Russian in straight sets to reach the seventh final of her career and her first since 2021. The 35-year-old from Romania is 2-4 in finals in her career, with her last title coming in 2021 in Istanbul. Cirstea will play either No. 2 seed Xinyu Wang or Ann Li (0-1 H2H) in the final.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upsets top seed in Cleveland Cirstea won 6-4, 6-1 over Liudmila Samsonova in the quarterfinals of Cleveland on Thursday.

Impact Cirstea's strong play over the last few weeks continued as she rolled past the No. 19-ranked Russian in straight sets after one hour and 23 minutes on court. After entering the week ranked No. 112 in the world, the 35-year-old Romanian is now set to rejoin the top 100. Cirstea will play No. 100-ranked Anastasia Zakharova in the semis.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Upsets top seed in Cleveland Cirstea won 6-4, 6-1 over Liudmila Samsonova in the quarterfinals of Cleveland on Thursday.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cruises into Cleveland quarters Cirstea won 6-1, 6-1 over Jil Teichmann in the second round of Cleveland on Wednesday.

Impact Cirstea was dominant in this second round matchup as she dismissed her No. 85-ranked opponent in two quick sets that spanned one hour and two minutes to reach the quarterfinals. The 35-year-old from Romania improves to 8-3 across her last 11 matches. Cirstea will play either No. 1 seed Liudmila Samsonova (0-1 H2H) or Yafan Wang (1-2 H2H) next.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moves on in Cleveland Cirstea won 6-4, 6-1 over Moyuka Uchijima in the first round of Cleveland on Monday.

Impact Coming off a fourth round showing in Cincinnati, Cirstea notched another early win this week as she dispatched her No. 89-ranked opponent in straight sets across one hour and 18 minutes. The 35-year-old Romanian qualifier secured 63% of service points and 56% of return points in the win. Cirstea will play either No. 5 seed Lois Boisson or Jil Teichmann (3-4 H2H) in the second round.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another win in Cincy Cirstea won 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4 over Yue Yuan in the first round of Cincinnati on Monday.

Impact Cirstea picked up her third three-set victory of the tournament as she outlasted her No. 98-ranked opponent after yet another lengthy match that spanned two hours and 51 minutes. The 35-year-old from Romania is now 6-2 across her last eight matches. Cirstea will face No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek (0-4 H2H) in the fourth round.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches R3 in Cincinnati Cirstea defeated Magdalena Frech in the round of 64 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 7-6, 2-6, 6-4 on Saturday.

Impact Cirstea produced six aces in the match. In comparison, her opponent did not produce a single ace. Cirstea converted three break points as well. Next up for her will be China's Yue Yuan.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Books R2 berth in Cincinnati Cirstea defeated Donna Vekic in the round of 128 of the Cincinnati Open with a score of 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 on Thursday.

Impact Cirstea committed three double faults in the match, nine fewer than her opponent. She converted six break points as well, three more than Vekic. Next up for Cirstea will be Poland's Magdalena Frech.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches semifinals in Iasi Cirstea won 6-1, 6-4 over Maria Carle in the quarterfinals of Iasi on Friday.

Impact Cirstea continued to stroll past the field in Iasi as she secured her third straight-set win of the tournament to move into the semifinals after one hour and 24 minutes. The 35-year-old from Romania had not won a match at tour level since Miami prior to this week. Cirstea will play No. 6 seed Jil Teichmann (3-3 H2H) in the semifinals.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Eases to R2 in lasi Cirstea defeated Mihaela Buzarnescu in the round of 32 of the lasi Open with a score of 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday.

Impact Cirstea converted five break points in the match, four more than her opponent. She produced five aces as well, four more than Buzarnescu. Next up for Cirstea will be France's Varvara Gracheva.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Defending champions Sinner and Sabalenka lead entry lists for the US Open

Defending champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, who both top the tennis rankings, led 10 former winners of the U.S. Open who were on the entry lists for this year’s tourname...

JULY 15, 2025 • Associated Press

In draw in Paris Cirstea (leg) will play a qualifier in the first round of the French Open.

Impact Cirstea will get back on the court after she recently missed Rome due to a lower leg injury. The veteran Romanian has not won a match in Paris since 2022.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Tennis player Sorana Cirstea says trophy was stolen from her New York hotel room during the US Open

Defending champions Sinner and Sabalenka lead entry lists for the US Open