Washington, Aug 23, 2025 (AFP) - Cirstea downs Li to claim WTA Cleveland crown

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2025-08-23

Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea captured her first WTA title in more than four years on Saturday, beating American Ann Li 6-2, 6-4 to lift the trophy in Cleveland. Cirstea, ranked 112th as she works her way back from foot surgery last year, came through qualifying and didn't drop a set all week in a confidence-building performance before the US Open starts on Sunday. Cirstea overcame a trace of late nerves, failing to convert three match points a......

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