Sorana Cîrstea, traseu spectaculos la US Open 2026

Sorana Cîrstea advanced to the US Open 2026 Round of 16 after defeating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-3. At 36, Cîrstea is playing some of her best tennis, achieving her first win against Paolini after losing their previous three encounters. She showcased aggressive play, securing five breaks of serve. Cîrstea's victory took 1 hour and 16 minutes, earning her 240 WTA points and $480,000. This marks her second time reaching the Round of 16 at Flushing Meadows, with her best result being a quarterfinal appearance in 2023. In the next round, she will face the winner of the match between Jessica Pegula and Leylah Fernandez.