sports
May 9, 2026
Surprise in Italy! Aryna Sabalenka fell in the third round of Rome
The Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, world number one in the rankings, was eliminated this Saturday from the WTA 1000 in Rome after falling to Romania's Sorana Cirstea in an intense duel that ended 2-6, 6-3, and 7-5.
TL;DR
- Aryna Sabalenka lost to Sorana Cirstea 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the WTA 1000 Rome.
- Sabalenka initially led but Cirstea rallied for the win.
- Sabalenka required medical attention late in the match due to physical discomfort.
- Cirstea advances to the round of 16, equaling her best performance in Rome.
- Sabalenka will remain world number one despite the early exit.
- Sabalenka recently commented on potential Grand Slam prize money boycotts.