Sorana Kirstja had another big match at the US Open and qualified for the quarterfinals, beating Belinda Bencic in the doubles 6-3. The athlete also addressed the Romanian fans present at the arena in New York.

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Sorana Cîrstea, a message of thanks for the Romanian fans present at the debate with Belinda Bencic – Karolina Muhova next in the quarter

On Sunday at the Grand Slam tournament, Sorana Kirstea was able to equal the most important result of her career.

The 30th-ranked WTA player qualified for the quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows and is in the last 8 players at a Grand Slam after a 14-year absence.

After the elimination of Olena Rybakina in the third round, it was the turn of the Olympic champion Belinda Bencic in the 1/8 finals.

At the end of the debate, Sorana was all smiles and made a special message for the Romanian fans who were present at the arena in New York.

“I have a big smile on my face because I’ve been working really hard lately. Too few people know what is behind the scenes, behind tennis. We also had serious support from the stands, from Romanians and not only. Thank you all. You are special.

This is 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. I am very grateful for everything that has happened to me this week. The cooperation with Thomas Johansson was very important, we have been working together very well lately and I also dedicate the win to him because he was there for me in difficult moments.” – said Sorana, reports Eurosport.

Our athlete will face a tough match in the quarterfinals, where she will meet this year’s Roland Garros finalist, Karolina Mukhova.

Know:

  • Sorana Kirstea will take home $455,000 in prize money and 430 WTA singles points after reaching the quarterfinals of the 2023 US Open.
  • During the time Kirstya and Mukhov met four times, the score was 3:1 in favor of the player from the Czech Republic.

2023, Montreal: 7-5, 6-4 for Mukhova

2023, Miami: 7-5, 6-1 for Kersti

2023, Dubai: 6-4, 7-6(4) for Mukhova

2020, US Open: 6-3, 2-6, 7-6(7) for Mukhova