‘Hatgate’, Stolen Trophy Overshadow Top Seeds at US Open Championships

‘Hatgate’, stolen trophy overshadow top seeds at US Open Championships

The 2025 U.S. Open Tennis Championships set an attendance record even before the singles draws had their first serve. The momentum has continued into the second week of the tournament with the usual drama, but some controversy is making headlines as well. Who has advanced on the women’s side? Tensions were at their highest point Monday when two Americans, both former U.S. Open champions, battled for a spot in the quarterfinals. Naomi Osaka seems…

Tennis Player Sorana Cirstea Says Her Hotel Room Was Robbed at US Open

Romanian tennis player Sorana Cirstea is claiming she was robbed of some precious hardware while in New York City for the 2025 US Open.  “Whoever stole my Cleveland trophy from room 314 @thefiftysonesta please give it back!” Cirstea, 35, wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, August 30. “It has NO material value, just sentimental value! It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Sorana.” Cirstea’s trophy was allegedly stolen from The Fifty …

Tennis player Sorana Cirstea: Trophy stolen from hotel room during the U.S. Open

Sorana Cirstea said the trophy she received after winning a recent women’s tournament was stolen from her New York hotel room.

Cleveland Open champion Sorana Cirstea has trophy stolen at US Open

One of the best moments of Sorana Cirstea's career has been tainted after her 2025 Cleveland Open trophy was stolen. 35-year-old Cirstea might have thought her best days were over. She had to go through the qualifying rounds in Cleveland, and has also been hampered by injury issues during the last 1...