How Sorana Cîrstea’s career was influenced by Alexandru Țiriac. The two broke up when the athlete was doing her best in tennis

Sorana Cîrstea (35 years old, 35 WTA) and Alexandru Țiriac (48 years old) ended their three-year relationship.

Two weeks ago, when the “break” had already occurred, Sorana Cîrstea won the Transylvania Open tournament (WTA 250), after defeating Emma Răducanu in the final with 6-0, 6-2.

At the award ceremony in Cluj, Sorana Cîrstea called Alexandru Țiriac “her friend” and thanked him for the boundless confidence he instilled in her. The tycoon’s son accompanied her on tours.

Marius Comănescu, coach who worked with “Sori”, revealed the impact of Țiriac junior, who gives Sorana the confidence that she can still perform.

I always preferred to step aside and let her have the chance to work with someone else who would bring her the extra she was looking for. I don’t like hanging around unless I feel like I can.

I think I was a bit hasty. I haven’t factored in the impact that Țiriac Jr. has on her. According to me, he managed to put it back together. I say he is the main factor that brought her back to balance.

I didn’t know it would be so close to her and the impact would be this. When we gathered, it was down, it was falling“, said Marius Comănescu, for Sport.ro.

In the past, Sorana Cîrstea had a love relationship with the Colombian player Santiago Giraldo.