WTA Tour
Sorana Cirstea
#17
WTA World Ranking - 2,294 pts
Next Match
1st RoundHard
Player Archetype
💥 Big Hitter
Overpowers opponents with raw shot speed and aggressive ball-striking. Generates winners from both wings and keeps points short with high-risk, high-reward tennis.
Power groundstrokesHigh winner countAggressive shotsShort rallies
Strong against
🏃 Pusher72%
⚙️ Grinder61%
Weak against
👑 The Complete Package48%
🤖 Servebot49%
Player Overview
Age
36
Height
5'9" (176 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Record 2015-2026
217
Wins
186
Losses
53.8%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41/18 | 20/7 | 18/9 | 3/2 |
| 2025 | 31/20 | 3/2 | 28/17 | 0/1 |
| 2024 | 18/23 | 4/8 | 14/10 | 0/5 |
| 2023 | 39/31 | 7/6 | 29/20 | 3/5 |
| 2022 | 28/26 | 5/7 | 19/17 | 4/2 |
| 2021 | 28/28 | 12/4 | 14/19 | 2/5 |
| 2020 | 3/12 | 0/3 | 3/9 | - |
| 2019 | 18/14 | 7/7 | 11/6 | 0/1 |
| 2018 | 16/21 | 5/5 | 10/13 | 1/3 |
| 2017 | 25/21 | 8/6 | 15/13 | 2/2 |
| 2016 | 10/12 | 7/6 | 1/4 | 2/2 |
| 2015 | 1/4 | 1/2 | 0/2 | - |
| Career | 258/230 | 79/63 | 162/139 | 17/28 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (9 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match4.1
Double Faults / Match3.7
Avg 1st Serve103 mph
Max Serve Speed112 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match17.8
Unforced Errors / Match19.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 482 serve-stat matches
Sorana Cirstea has served 3+ aces in 44% of career matches and 5+ aces in 17.8%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 87% | 420/482 |
| 3 or more | 44% | 212/482 |
| 5 or more | 18% | 86/482 |
| 10 or more | 3% | 13/482 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 2/482 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/482 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 88% | 423/482 |
| 2 or more | 63% | 305/482 |
| 3 or more | 42% | 203/482 |
| 5 or more | 12% | 60/482 |
| 8 or more | 2% | 8/482 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 5/482 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 67% | 323/486 |
| 3 Sets | 34% | 163/486 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 36% | 177/486 |
| 2-1 | 16% | 79/486 |
| 1-2 | 17% | 84/486 |
| 0-2 | 30% | 146/486 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 54% | 261/486 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 53% | 256/486 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 49% | 79/163 |
Recent Matches
Last 9 results
FormLWLLW
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 4th Round | Jessica Pegula | Hard | 26 64 57 | L |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 2nd Round | Nikola Bartunkova | Hard | 76 63 | W |
| Aug 6, 2026 | National Bank Open - Toronto | 2nd Round | Maya Joint | Hard | 46 46 | L |
| Jul 4, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 3rd Round | Linda Noskova | Grass | 62 36 67 | L |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 2nd Round | Kimberly Birrell | Grass | 63 64 | W |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Wimbledon - London | 1st Round | Sara Bejlek | Grass | 61 76 | W |
| Jun 12, 2026 | The HSBC Championships - London | 2nd Round | Emma Raducanu | Grass | 46 26 | L |
| Jun 9, 2026 | The HSBC Championships - London | 1st Round | Maddison Inglis | Grass | 64 57 62 | W |
| Jun 2, 2026 | French Open - Paris | Quarterfinals | Mirra Andreeva | Clay | 06 36 | L |
Rivalries
Most-played opponents, head-to-head
Sorana Cirstea FAQ
Sorana Cirstea is the experienced Romanian whose powerful, flat groundstrokes have kept her competitive at the top level across a long career. She has won multiple WTA titles and produced deep Grand Slam runs well into her thirties, proving the longevity of her aggressive game. Cirstea takes the ball early and looks to dictate, most effective on hard courts. A respected veteran, she still troubles the elite on her day.
Sorana Cirstea is ranked #17 on the WTA tour with 2,294 ranking points.
Sorana Cirstea is from Romania.
Sorana Cirstea is listed at 5'9" (176 cm).
Sorana Cirstea is 36 years old.
Sorana Cirstea has a win-loss record since 2015 of 217-186 (54% win rate).
Sorana Cirstea's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 79-63 record (56%). Surface splits: hard 162-139 (54%), clay 79-63 (56%), and grass 17-28 (38%).
Sorana Cirstea has won 4 of the last 9 completed matches (44%).
Sorana Cirstea is scheduled to face Julia Grabher at U.S. Open - New York on Aug 31, 2026.
Sorana Cirstea plays next on Aug 31, 2026 at U.S. Open - New York (1st Round, hard courts), against Julia Grabher. Scheduled times move, so check the match page for the latest.
Sorana Cirstea's most-played opponents are Karolina Muchova (8 meetings, 1-7), Jelena Ostapenko (7 meetings, 3-4), and Tatjana Maria (6 meetings, 5-1).