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Sorana Cirstea
Back after 5w off#16
WTA World Ranking - 2,424 pts
Next Match
1st RoundHard
Player Archetype
👑 The Complete Package
Elite across every dimension - dominant serve, elite return game, and the mental toughness to close out tight matches. These players impose their will regardless of surface or opponent style.
Elite serve & returnHigh BP conversionAll-surface dominanceClutch performer
Strong against
🏃 Pusher84%
⚙️ Grinder68%
Weak against
🎯 Baseliner48%
🏹 Frontrunner49%
Player Overview
Age
36
Height
5'9" (176 cm)
Plays
Right-Handed
Career-High Ranking
#15 (2026-09-14)
Record 2015-2026
225
Wins
187
Losses
54.6%
Win %
0
Titles
Win / Loss by Year
Career record broken down by surface
| Year | Summary | Clay | Hard | Grass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 49/19 | 22/7 | 24/10 | 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 | 266/231 | 81/63 | 168/140 | 17/28 |
Serve & Return
Averages · Last 90 days (8 matches)
Serve
1st Serve In-
1st Serve Pts Won-
2nd Serve Pts Won-
Break Points Saved-
Aces / Match3.1
Double Faults / Match3.9
Avg 1st Serve99 mph
Max Serve Speed110 mph
Return
1st Return Pts Won-
2nd Return Pts Won-
Break Points Converted-
Rally
Winners / Match16.8
Unforced Errors / Match19.0
Net Pts Won %-
Total Pts Won %-
Prop Research
Career hit rates on common betting markets · 486 serve-stat matches
Sorana Cirstea has served 3+ aces in 44% of career matches and 5+ aces in 17.9%.
Ace Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 87% | 424/486 |
| 3 or more | 44% | 214/486 |
| 5 or more | 18% | 87/486 |
| 10 or more | 3% | 13/486 |
| 15 or more | 0% | 2/486 |
| 20 or more | 0% | 0/486 |
Double Fault Totals
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1 or more | 88% | 427/486 |
| 2 or more | 63% | 308/486 |
| 3 or more | 42% | 205/486 |
| 5 or more | 12% | 60/486 |
| 8 or more | 2% | 8/486 |
| 10 or more | 1% | 5/486 |
Total Sets
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Sets | 67% | 329/492 |
| 3 Sets | 33% | 163/492 |
Set Betting
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 2-0 | 37% | 182/492 |
| 2-1 | 16% | 79/492 |
| 1-2 | 17% | 84/492 |
| 0-2 | 30% | 147/492 |
Match/Set Winner
| Outcome | Hit rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Set Winner | 54% | 266/492 |
| 2nd Set Winner | 53% | 261/492 |
| 3rd Set Winner | 49% | 79/163 |
Recent Matches
Last 10 results
FormLWWWL
| Date | Tournament | Round | Opponent | Surface | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 4th Round | Jessica Pegula | Hard | 36 46 | L |
| Sep 4, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 3rd Round | Jasmine Paolini | Hard | 63 63 | W |
| Sep 2, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 2nd Round | Diane Parry | Hard | 62 75 | W |
| Aug 31, 2026 | U.S. Open - New York | 1st Round | Julia Grabher | Hard | 63 60 | W |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 4th Round | Jessica Pegula | Hard | 26 64 57 | L |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Cincinnati Open - Cincinnati | 3rd Round | Anna Kalinskaya | Hard | W | |
| 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 |
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 #16 on the WTA tour with 2,424 ranking points. The career-high ranking is #15, reached in 2026.
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 225-187 (55% win rate).
Sorana Cirstea: a career-high ranking of #15 in 2026.
Sorana Cirstea's strongest surface by win rate is clay, with a 81-63 record (56%). Surface splits: hard 168-140 (55%), clay 81-63 (56%), and grass 17-28 (38%).
Sorana Cirstea has won 6 of the last 10 completed matches (60%).
Sorana Cirstea is scheduled to face Hanyu Guo at Wuhan Open - Wuhan on Oct 12, 2026.
Sorana Cirstea plays next on Oct 12, 2026 at Wuhan Open - Wuhan (1st Round, hard courts), against Hanyu Guo. 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).