Sorana Kirstea (33 years old) made the surprise of the day in the US Open 2023 women’s table, our athlete beat Elena Rybakina (24 years old). The success against last year’s Wimbledon champion earned Sorana qualification for the Round of 16 at Flushing Meadows.

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Sorana Kirstya explains the winning tactics in the match with Olena Rybakina

After two hours and 48 minutes, Sorana won 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4, and at the end of the match she explained the winning tactics she used against one of the best players on the women’s world circuit.

“A good match that we played from start to finish, at maximum intensity. I think I beat her for the vast majority of today’s match.

I was quite aggressive from the start, I tried to dictate the game, although she is an imposing player who always tries to take the lead, I tried to take the lead myself and let her play the way I wanted.

I think the whole tactical plan worked pretty well for me and usually I’m happy with the win because she’s a good player, a Grand Slam winner and I’m happy to get out in the 4th round at the US Open” – Sorana Kirsteafor Eurosport.

“I’ve lost to her twice and she’s a good player, number four in the world, and I knew it was going to be a tough fight. I am very happy, this is an extraordinary moment for me.

I’ve been playing for many years and this was the best crowd I’ve ever played in front of. Thanks for your support, it’s 12:00, so thanks for staying and creating this great atmosphere.

I take each match separately (not about the match with Belinda Bencic). Everyone is playing very well at this stage of the tournament and I’m glad that the hard work is paying off.

Never stop believing in what you do and the work you put in because sooner or later if you put in the right energy…what you want in life will come to you,” he added Sorana Kirstea.

The result of the match between Soran Kirstya and Olena Rybakina

Video source: Eurosport

Know:

• Sorana Kirstea will fight Belinda Bencic (reigning Olympic champion) for a place in the quarters at Flushing Meadows. The Swiss beat Lin Zhu (7-6(1), 2-6, 6-3).

• This round of 16 qualification is Sorana’s best result in US Open career.

• At the moment, Kerstya earned a check for 284 thousand dollars and 240 points in the singles hierarchy of the WTA.

• In WTA Live, Sorana Kirstya rose three positions, in real time she is on 27th place (1570 points).