Sorana Cirstea defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a three-set match at the Italian Open on May 9. The Romanian came back from a first-set deficit to win 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the round of 32.
Cirstea, who is in her final season on tour after announcing her retirement at the end of 2026, described the victory as one of the most spectacular in her career. In her post-match interview she told the crowd at Campo Centrale that she might reconsider retirement if she wins the tournament.
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Aryna Sabalenka defeated Coco Gauff in three sets to defend her Miami Open title on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium. The world No. 1 completed the Sunshine Double by winning Indian Wells and Miami back-to-back. The match featured tense moments, including Sabalenka's irritation with noise from Gauff's player box.
Aryna Sabalenka fell to Sorana Cîrstea in the third round of the Italian Open on May 9, 2026, with the match marked by a controversial medical timeout. The world No. 1 lost 6-2, 3-6, 5-7 after receiving treatment late in the deciding set.
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Aryna Sabalenka lost to Sorana Cirstea in the Italian Open on May 10 after a lower back and hip issue hampered her play. The world No. 1 fell 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in a match that marked her earliest exit in 15 months. She now focuses on recovery ahead of the French Open.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, scheduled for April 13 to 19. She cited an injury suffered after her Miami Open victory over Coco Gauff. In an Instagram post, Sabalenka expressed disappointment at missing the WTA 500 event.
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Naomi Osaka reached the fourth round in Paris after defeating Iva Jovic. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka also advanced by beating Daria Kasatkina.