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[SPORTS] · Hong Kong SAR China, Romania, Russia · 21 sources

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Sorana Cîrstea eliminated in Hong Kong quarterfinals

Sorana Cîrstea, the top seed at the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong, was defeated in the quarterfinals by Alexandra Shubladze. The 21-year-old Russian player, who entered the tournament through qualifying, won the match in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, in 87 minutes.

This loss comes at a significant moment for Cîrstea, who is 36 and has indicated that the 2026 season will be her last on the professional circuit. Despite the defeat, Cîrstea has had a highly successful year, reaching a career-high ranking of world number 15 and winning the Cleveland title.

Shubladze, currently ranked 136th, advances to the semifinals to face Claire Liu. Cîrstea's performance in Hong Kong follows a strong run earlier in the tournament where she overcame Mary Stoiana after trailing 2-5 in the first set.

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Alexandra Shubladze · Hong Kong · Mary Stoiana · Sorana Cîrstea · WTA · WTA Hong Kong · WTA Hong Kong Tennis Open

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Mary Stoiana defeated Venus Williams in the first round.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Sorana Cîrstea defeated Mary Stoiana 7-5, 6-1. golazo.ro · jurnalul.ro
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Cîrstea will face Alexandra Shubladze in the quarterfinals. golazo.ro · jurnalul.ro
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Alexandra Shubladze defeated Elena Pridankina to reach the quarterfinals. golazo.ro · jurnalul.ro
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The match lasted approximately 1 hour and 44 minutes. golazo.ro · jurnalul.ro
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Cîrstea trailed 2-5 in the first set before winning it 7-5. jurnalul.ro

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