Sorana Cîrstea reaches US Open round of 16

At the 2026 US Open, Romanian tennis player Sorana Cîrstea has advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Jasmine Paolini with a score of 6-3, 6-3. This victory marks a significant milestone in Cîrstea's career, as she enters her final season on the professional circuit and achieves her highest single-season earnings, surpassing $2 million. Her performance in New York also secures her a place in the second week of a Grand Slam for the second time this year, following her quarterfinal run at Roland Garros.

Other notable results from the tournament include Elena Rybakina and Coco Gauff advancing to the third round. Rybakina defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, while Gauff secured her spot by beating Paula Badosa. These victories bring both players closer to the world number one ranking. Cîrstea's next match in the round of 16 will be against the winner of the match between Jessica Pegula and Leylah Fernandez.