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Sorana Cîrstea lost to Alexandra Shubladze in the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong, raising questions about her retirement plans. The match ended with scores of 2-6, 3-6, with Shubladze dominating throughout. Cîrstea had previously announced her intention to retire at the end of this year. Despite the defeat, she will earn $7,025 and 54 WTA points for reaching the quarterfinals. Cîrstea, currently ranked 15th in singles, has had a successful career with multiple titles and notable victories against top players. Her retirement decision remains uncertain as the year concludes.