Sorana Cirstea

Sorana Cirstea, free from pressure. Photo: gettyimages
Sorana Cirstea WTA

Cirstea: "Announcing my retirement has liberated me"

Diego Jiménez - 11 May 2026 | 15:25

The Romanian explains the keys to her great form at 36 years old and on the verge of retirement, giving an idea of how competitive pressure can condition.

Sorana Cirstea speaks after defeating Sabalenka. Photo: gettyimages
Sorana Cirstea WTA Roma 2026

Cirstea: "My idea is still to retire at the end of the year, but.."

Diego Jiménez - 9 May 2026 | 20:48

The Romanian player was ecstatic after her victory over Sabalenka in Rome, leaving a slight opening to reconsider her retirement from professional tennis, scheduled for the end of 2026.

Aryna Sabalenka loses in Rome to Cirstea. Photo: gettyimages
Aryna Sabalenka WTA

Total Collapse of Sabalenka in Rome against an Imperial Cirstea

Diego Jiménez - 9 May 2026 | 18:26

The world number 1 was eliminated in Rome by an excellent performance by Sorana Cirstea, who will retire from tennis at the end of this season.