Sorana Cirstea def. Jasmine Paolini
6-3 6-3
Sorana Cirstea defeated Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-3 in the 2026 US Open third round on hard courts on September 4, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sorana Cirstea | Jasmine Paolini |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 7 | 1 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 72.0% | 71.0% |
| First serve points won % | 69.0% | 52.0% |
| Second serve points won % | 57.0% | 30.0% |
| Break points saved % | 50.0% | 64.0% |
| Break points converted % | 36.0% | 50.0% |
| Service points won % | 66.0% | 46.0% |
| Return points won % | 54.0% | 34.0% |
| Total points won % | 59.0% | 41.0% |
| Serve rating | 124 | 91 |
| Return rating | 124 | 93 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Sorana Cirstea | Jasmine Paolini |
|---|---|---|
| Country | ROU | ITA |
| Birth date | Apr 7, 1990 | Jan 4, 1996 |
| Age | 36 | 30 |
| Height | 176 cm | 163 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 17 | 21 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 2,294 | 2,123 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,984 | 1,903 |
| Current career W-L | 375–349 | 176–138 |
| Current career earnings | $12,653,841 | $16,250,509 |
Path
Sorana Cirstea's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Parry | 6-2 7-5 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2026 | R64 |
| Julia Grabher | 6-3 6-0 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 31, 2026 | R128 |
Sorana Cirstea's next match
No later same-event match found for the winner.
Jasmine Paolini's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucrezia Stefanini | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Sep 2, 2026 | R64 |
| Veronika Erjavec | 6-3 3-6 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Aug 30, 2026 | R128 |