Sorana Cîrstea announced a few minutes ago that she was forced to withdraw from Roland Garros, due to an injury. The 35-year-old tennis player, in the 164 WTA position, had to play the first match at the French Grand Slam tomorrow.
Sarana Cîrstea did not restore after an injury. Photo Getty Images
The Romanian was going to meet her in the inaugural round at Roland Garros against Tamara Korpatsch (30 years, 148 WTA), player from qualifications. But she had to give up participation because of a leg injury, as she even announced.
“Unfortunately I have to withdraw from Roland Garros because of a leg injury that I suffered a few weeks ago. I tried my best to be fit For the second Grand Slam of the year, but my body is not ready yet. I want to thank Roland Garros for all help. I am very sad that I miss this beautiful tournament. I hope to be back to 100% in the grass season ”Cârstea wrote on her Instagram page.
The romances begin tomorrow at the French Open
In the absence of Sorana, four other players will represent Romania at the Parisian competition. The draw of Thursday’s lots brought them out of front opponents in the inaugural round, with one exception. Anca Todoni (20 years, 91 WTA), at its first presence on the main panel of the Open of France, will have the most difficult opponent, the American Jessica Pegula, the third world number. This will be their first confrontation.
And Gabriela Ruse (27 years old, 85 WTA) will have a valuable opponent, American McCartney Kessler (25 years, 44 WTA), also a premiere duel. The best ranked Romanian in the WTA standings, Jaqueline Cristian (26 years, 74 WTA), will face an Australian of close value, Kimberly Birrell (27, 63 WTA), who won the only confrontation, last year, in the first round of qualifications at Hobart, 6-4, 6-4.
Irina Begu (34 years old, 94 WTA) will receive the replica of a Frenchwoman, Leolia Jeanjean (29 years, 103 WTA), the beneficiary of a Wildcard. Begu defeated Jeanjean at their only meeting, in 2022, even at Roland Garros, but in the third round, 6-1, 6-4.
