The Halep case triggered a real frenzy in Romania and, in the middle of this informational tsunami, many other tennis news took a back seat.
Sorana Cîrstea
Among them, the elimination of Sorana Cîrstea (turns 34 on April 7) in the first round of Indian Wells. Here, “Sori” lost to Sloane Stephens (USA, 41 WTA), score 0-6, 5-7. It was a terrible result for Cîrstea. Because she had to defend 215 points in California to reach the quarters in 2023. Naturally, after the counter-performance in 2024, the score came for the athlete born in Târgoviște. In the ranking published yesterday, Cîrstea has already registered a drop of two places, from 22 to 24. Unfortunately, in the live hierarchy, updated in real time, the situation is even worse!
Here, Sorana was also left without the points accumulated last year, at the Miami Open: 390 to reach the semifinals. As a result, in the live ranking, “Sori” dropped from 24th to 28th, with 1,638 points. And how there are some followers lurking behind her – the difference from the 40th WTA place is only 286 points! – Cîrstea risks a real collapse, if he registers another premature failure at the Miami Open! Here, Sorana, top seed, will debut in the second round, going to meet the winner of the match Kerber (342 WTA) – Stephens (41 WTA). So, a goodbye is possible with the American to whom she lost, a few days ago, at Indian Wells!
In addition to Halep and Cîrstea, Romania has two more players in the draw at the Miami Open. Here are the matches they will have in the inaugural round:
*Jaqueline Cristian (82 WTA) – Diane Parry (54 WTA)
*Ana Bogdan (66 WTA) – Katerina Siniakova (42 WTA)
Digi Sport broadcasts the Miami Open tournament.
