Sorana Kirstea (33, 30 WTA) reached the quarterfinals of the US Open 2023 for the first time, defeating Belinda Bencic (26, 13 WTA), 6-3, 6-3. Our athlete conquered the Americans literally in a few seconds, in an interview he gave on the field immediately after the match.

Sorana KirsteaPhoto: Charles Krupa/AP/Profimedia

“Sori” was applauded on the outdoor stage after she said she feels amazing every time she goes to the US.

“It’s extraordinary. I always wanted to perform here. It was many years with many ups and downs, but here I was rewarded for my work. I am satisfied with what I have achieved during these days, I wanted to go forward, to do everything as well as possible.

I like the conditions here, I like the balls, I like the atmosphere. Everything worked very well. Every time I come to the US, things get better for me. I’m so grateful for everything that’s happened to me this week,” Sorana Kirstea said to tearful applause.

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