Drama unfolded at the WTA Cincinnati Open on Monday as Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea overturned a first-set loss to defeat Yuan Yue of the Chinese mainland 6-7(2), 6-4, 6-4 and book a spot in the round of 16. 🎾
The opening set was a nail-biter with neither player breaking serve in the first nine games. Cirstea had a set point at 5-4 but Yuan held on. Both players earned breaks to 5-5 before reaching a tiebreak, where Yuan surged 7-2 to clinch it.
Yuan kicked off the second set strongly, breaking twice to lead 3-1. But Cirstea fought back, capitalizing on Yuan’s growing unforced errors to level the match with a 6-4 win.
In the decider, Yuan grabbed a quick 2-0 lead, only for Cirstea to reel off five straight games. Despite a late charge from Yuan, Cirstea served out the match at 6-4, sealing a memorable comeback.
Next up for the 35-year-old Romanian is a showdown with third-seeded Iga Swiatek. Tennis fans, get ready for a blockbuster in the Queen City! 🚀
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Yuan Yue loses to Sorana Cirstea in third round at Cincinnati Open
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