Aryna Sabalenka vs Sorana Cirstea — Rome Round of 32
Sabalenka A.
Sorana Cirstea defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 7-5 in the Rome round of 32 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Aryna Sabalenka came in ranked #1, leading the head-to-head 2–1, defending last year's quarter-final. Sorana Cirstea narrowed the head-to-head to 2–2.
Key context
- Match story: Sorana Cirstea dropped the opening set before beating Aryna Sabalenka 2–6 6–3 7–5.
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-04 | Brisbane | R16 | hard | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-3 6-3 |
| 2023-04-24 | Madrid | R64 | clay | Aryna Sabalenka | 6-4 6-3 |
| 2023-03-20 | Miami | QF | hard | Sorana Cirstea | 6-4 6-4 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (21 vs 28). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadSabalenka A.: 8 days rest · 4 matches (14d) · Cirstea S.: 9 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About