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Tennis Star Quits Mid-Career at Career High
7 Nov
Summary
- Sorana Cirstea retired unexpectedly after a loss.
- Her No. 15 ranking was the highest of her career.
- She was the No. 1 seed at the Hong Kong Open.
Sorana Cirstea, the 36-year-old Romanian tennis player, has announced her retirement from professional tennis. This decision came immediately after her quarterfinal defeat at the Hong Kong Open.
Cirstea, who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 15 in the world, was the top seed at the Hong Kong event. She had previously indicated that 2026 would be her final year on tour, but recent early losses in Asia prompted her to accelerate this decision.
Despite her success, Cirstea felt "running on empty" and lacked the energy to continue. She plans to make a final announcement regarding her retirement in the coming weeks. Cirstea has won four singles titles and earned over $13 million in prize money during her career.
