Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 7-5 in the 2026 Italian Open third round on clay courts on May 9, 2026.
Match Statistics
| Stat | Sorana Cirstea | Aryna Sabalenka |
| Aces | 3 | 2 |
| Double faults | 2 | 1 |
| First serve % | 51 | 72 |
| First serve points won % | 54 | 56 |
| Second serve points won % | 51 | 42 |
| Break points saved % | 45 | 50 |
| Break points converted % | 50 | 55 |
| Service points won % | 53 | 52 |
| Return points won % | 48 | 47 |
| Total points won % | 50 | 50 |
| Serve rating | 95 | 104 |
| Return rating | 101 | 99 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Sorana Cirstea | Aryna Sabalenka |
| Country |
ROU
|
BLR
|
| Birth date | Apr 7, 1990 | May 5, 1998 |
| Age | 36 | 28 |
| Height | 176 cm | 182 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 27 | 1 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 1,595 | 10,110 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,961 | 2,296 |
| Current career W-L | 373–349 | 411–144 |
| Current career earnings | $12,653,841 | $50,422,999 |
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