🔥 Match Recap: Veteran Romanian Sorana Cirstea stunned rising star Yuan Yue from the Chinese mainland with a 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-4 win in the WTA Cincinnati Open third round. The epic clash had fans on the edge of their seats. 🎾
The first set was a rollercoaster: neither player dropped serve until Cirstea held set point at 5-4. But Yuan showed nerves of steel, fending off the break and pushing the set to a tiebreak (first to 7 points). She dominated the breaker 7-2, taking the opener 7-6.
Second set drama: Yuan raced to a 2-0 lead after two quick breaks, but momentum swung when Cirstea dialled up her angles and patience. Unforced errors crept in for Yuan, and Cirstea seized the moment to grab the set 6-4. What a comeback! 💪
In the decider, Yuan powered ahead 2-0 before Cirstea dug deep, rattling off five straight games. Despite Yuan’s late rally, Cirstea held serve at 5-4 to seal the deal and book her spot in the Round of 16.
Next up, the 35-year-old Romanian will clash with third-seeded Iga Swiatek in a must-watch battle. Will the veteran’s dream run continue? Stay tuned! ✨
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Yuan Yue loses to Sorana Cirstea in third round at Cincinnati Open
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