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Sorana Cirstea reverses her retirement. Photo: gettyimages

Cirstea: "When I announced my retirement, I did not expect to play at this level.."

The Romanian player shows some doubts about sticking to her decision to retire at the end of the year and values what it means to be a quarterfinalist at Roland Garros 2026.

Sorana Cirstea, the best for the end. Source: Getty

Cirstea, the best for the end

The Romanian makes her career-best ranking debut this Monday after reaching her first semifinal in Rome. At 36 years old, her best tennis has come right at the end.

This is how the WTA ranking looks after Svitolina's victory at the WTA Rome.

This is how the WTA ranking stands after Svitolina's victory in the WTA Rome

The two weeks at the Foro Itálico have shaken up the rankings, with players who have risen significantly and others who have plummeted just before Roland Garros.

Gauff reveals the changes she has implemented in her serve to improve

Gauff reveals the changes she has made to her serve to improve

The American tennis player highlighted how well she has been serving for the past few weeks after reaching the final at the WTA Rome following her victory over Sorana Cirstea.