Sorana Cirstea announces she'll retire from tennis after ...
The 35-year-old Romanian's 20th season on the WTA tour will be her final, she said in an Instagram post.
www.tennis.comSorana Cirstea has announced that the 2026 season will be her last on the WTA Tour, marking the end of a long, storied career. She reported this in an Instagram post and has been competing in 2025-2026 with notable runs, including a singles title in Cleveland in 2025 and a Madrid doubles title, as she gears up for a farewell tour. Her current form has been mixed, with health concerns and a leg injury affecting recent events, though she has shown moments of strong late-career competitiveness as she approaches retirement.[1][2][4][5]
Key recent developments to know
- Retirement announcement: Cirstea said 2026 would be her final season on the WTA Tour, signaling a planned exit after two decades at the tour’s top level.[2][1]
- 2025 performance: She captured her third career WTA singles title in Cleveland and enjoyed a stronger year after prior injury challenges.[1]
- 2026 status: She has had some notable results in early 2026 but has also battled injuries that could influence her farewell run, including a lower leg issue affecting a recent event.[4][5]
Illustration: farewell tour arc
- She’ll be aiming for a high note in her last year, potentially leveraging experience against younger players as part of a ceremonial, celebratory end to a strong career.
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Citations:
- Cirstea retirement announcement and 2025 season recap.[1]
- Confirmation of retirement and 2025 title in Cleveland; Madrid doubles title.[2][4]
- 2026 injury updates and current form notes.[5]