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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, injury. Photo: gettyimages
Aryna Sabalenka WTA

Sabalenka attributes her defeat to an injury and worries for Roland Garros

Diego Jiménez - 9 May 2026 | 19:43

The number 1 player in the world's statements set off alarms after losing in Rome to Cirstea, speaking candidly about her physical issues.

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.

Paolini: "This is a tough defeat, I hope to overcome it." Source: Getty
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Paolini: "This is a very tough defeat, I hope to overcome it"

Fernando Murciego - 9 May 2026 | 17:36

The Italian was unable to secure the victory against Mertens and relinquished her crown at the WTA 1000 in Rome in the third round: "I have to be more solid in the important points".

Keys: "It's the most united I've seen the players, it's time to do something." Source: Getty
WTA Madison Keys

Keys: "It's the most united I've seen the players, it's time to do something"

Fernando Murciego - 9 May 2026 | 10:19

The American assessed from Rome the current situation that is being felt on the tour with the ultimatum that players have sent to the Grand Slams to increase the prize money.

Pegula: "I hope we don't have to resort to a boycott, that would be extreme." Source: Getty
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Pegula: "I hope we don't have to resort to a boycott, that would be extreme"

Fernando Murciego - 9 May 2026 | 09:00

The American, one of the leading voices in the women's circuit, gave her perspective on the current conflict between players and the Grand Slam tournaments.