Cirstea makes history with 6-0 6-0 win
Sorana Cirstea achieved a historic 6-0 6-0 victory over Solana Sierra at the French Open, marking her as the oldest player in the Open era to win with a 'double bagel' in a Grand Slam. This win allows her to advance to the fourth round, a feat she has not accomplished since 2022. Cirstea, who plans to retire at the end of 2026, is enjoying a remarkable resurgence in her career, having recently reached the semi-finals of the Italian Open.
- ▪Cirstea is the oldest player in the Open era to achieve a 'double bagel' victory in a Grand Slam.
- ▪She will face China's Wang Xiyu in the next round of the French Open.
- ▪This is the first time Cirstea has advanced beyond the second round of a Grand Slam since the 2022 US Open.
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Cirstea makes history with 6-0 6-0 winImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Sorana Cirstea has won four WTA titles during her 20-year careerByPaul BattisonBBC Sport JournalistPublished29 May 2026, 18:37 BSTUpdated 8 minutes agoSorana Cirstea continued her remarkable form in the twilight of her career as she thrashed Solana Sierra 6-0 6-0 to reach the French Open fourth round.The 36-year-old is the oldest player in the Open era to claim a 'double bagel' victory in a Grand Slam main draw.The win over Argentina's Sierra sees Cirstea become the oldest player to reach the last-16 in the women's singles at Roland Garros since Serena Williams in 2021.Romania's Cirstea will retire at the end of 2026 but is enjoying one of the best spells of her 20-year career.This is the first time Cirstea has…
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