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Sorana Cîrstea is in the quarter-finals in Cincinnati. Anna Kalinskaya has withdrawn in the decisive.

Adrian Rusu

18 August 2026, 05:55

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Sorana, ranked 19th in the world and 15th seed in Cincinnati, eliminated the Russian Anna Kalinskaya, ranked 21st in the world and 18th seed in the American tournament, to reach the round of 16.

The match ended with a score of 6-7 (4), 6-1, 5-0, after the Romanian's opponent had to retire due to medical issues. The match was marked by three interruptions caused by rain.

In the round of 16, Sorana will face Jessica Pegula (32 years old, 3rd in WTA).

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