Our Tennium Player, Sorana Cîrstea, experienced one of the most special weeks of her career as she was crowned champion of the WTA 250 Cluj-Napoca, securing the fourth WTA title of her professional journey.
At 35 years old, the Romanian tennis player delivered an outstanding performance in front of her home crowd, not dropping a single set throughout the tournament. In the final, Cîrstea imposed her experience and consistency against Emma Raducanu (6-0, 6-2), producing a commanding victory that capped a flawless week on court and an emotionally charged one off it.
This triumph holds particular significance: in addition to winning on home soil, it makes Sorana the first Romanian player to lift the trophy in Cluj-Napoca — a highly symbolic achievement in a season marked by emotion and important decisions.
After the match, Cîrstea shared a message that perfectly captured the deeper meaning of this success at the final stage of her career:
“In eight months I will retire, but I will do so happy — and it is thanks to this week.”
At Tennium, we celebrate this very special title, which perfectly reflects Sorana Cîrstea’s career: talent, perseverance, commitment, and a unique connection with tennis and with her people. A victory that is now part of the tournament’s history — and of her legacy as a player.
