Sorana Cirstea knocks out Aryna Sabalenka in Italian Open third round

Aryna Sabalenka was dumped out of the Italian Open in the third round by Sorana Cirstea on Saturday, the world number one falling to a 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 defeat in Rome. Sabalenka is the second star name to be eliminated from the final big tournament before the French Open, with Novak Djokovic being knocked out from the men’s event on Friday. READ: Alex Eala ousts Sorana Cirstea to reach Dubai quarterfinal The Seismic Shock of Sorana! Sorana Cirstea beats Sabalenka to advance to Round 4. #IBI26 pic.twitter.com/E8yPRTJf9D — wta (@WTA) May 9, 2026 The 28-year-old, who had been the favourite […]...

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