Sorana Cîrstea is a well-known professional tennis player of Romanian origin. Being a former ITF Junior Circuit player who has always remained in the top ten, Sorana began to gain recognition when she reached a combined ranking of No. 6 back in 2006. Prior to this, she went on to win the 2005 German Junior Open, where she defeated Erika Zanchetta in the finals within three sets. Additionally, Sorana also defeated the then-top-ranked junior player, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, in the 2006 Trofeo Bonfiglio. It was in this same year that she became a professional tennis player, reaching No. 353 in the WTA rankings. As her career continued to grow, Sorana Cîrstea entered 2012 ranked No. 60 in the world.
Notably, in singles, Sorana achieved a career-high ranking of No. 21 in the world in August 2013. In doubles, her highest ranking to date is No. 35, which she achieved in March 2009. Most recently, Sorana participated in the 2026 Australian Open match where she played against Naomi Osaka on January 22, 2026. However, it was their brief, tense, and awkward handshake, as well as the on-court tension, that sparked widespread discussion among viewers. Now that the limelight is on Sorana and her games, have you ever wondered about the athlete’s personal life? If you have, let us tell you that although she doesn’t seem to be dating anyone at the moment, Sorana was previously in a relationship with fellow tennis professional, Santiago Giraldo. To learn more about him, keep on reading.
Who is Sorana Cîrstea’s former boyfriend, Santiago Giraldo?
