Tennis star Sorana Cirstea immediately retires from the sport after upset loss at Hong Kong Open - NEW YORK TIMES POST
- Sorana Cirstea lost 6–2, 6–3 to Alexandra Shubladze in the Hong Kong Open quarterfinals.
- Cirstea had previously said that 2026 would be her final season and said she planned to retire after the loss.
- Cirstea said she was “running on empty” and needed time to process the decision before making a final announcement.
- Cirstea won four singles titles and earned more than $13 million, according to the Women’s Tennis Association.
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Tennis star Sorana Cirstea immediately retires from the sport after upset loss at Hong Kong Open - NEW YORK TIMES POST
You know when something goes wrong at work and you just want to slam your laptop shut, walk out of the office and quit? Apparently, professional athletes know that feeling, too. Tennis star Sorana Cirstea lost 6-2, 6-3 to Alexandra Shubladze in the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Open on Friday night and shocked the [...]
Sorana Cîrstea (36 years old) offered new details about the possibility of retiring from tennis, after the amazing elimination from Hong Kong. Romania, located on 15 WTA, seems increasingly determined to put an end to the career, although it left a door open for a possible continuation in 2027. An official announcement is expected in the following weeks.
Sorana Cîrstea offered clarification on the possibility of withdrawing from tennis, a subject that has remained under question in the last period. George Cosac, President of the Romanian Tennis Federation, and expressed his views on the future of the sport.
Sorana Cîrstea is getting closer and closer to withdrawing from tennis, although the good results of this year have made her think again of the decision announced initially. The Romanian player said, for the SCMP, that she intends to respect her plan to end a 20-year career. It was announced that the 2026 season will ... The post Sorana Cîrstea made the final decision regarding the withdrawal of tennis appeared first on spotmedia.ro.
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