It was not seen on TV! What did Sorana Cîrstea and Emma Răducanu do, right after the Transylvania Open final

Ashley Davis07/02/2026

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Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Saturday, 07 February 2026, 18:17 / Updated on Saturday, 07 February 2026 18:22

Emma Răducanu (23 years old, 30 WTA) had a speech full of emotion, after the final lost to Sorana Cîrstea (35 years old, 36 WTA) at Transylvania Open, score 0-6, 2-6. Immediately after the match, the two talked for almost two minutes, with big smiles on their faces.

Emma he returned after 5 years at the Transylvania Open and qualified for the second final of his career, after the one at the US Open (2021).

Not being in the best shape from a physical point of view, the athlete from Great Britain with Romanian origins succumbed after only one hour and four minutes.

At the end, he congratulated her Soran and explained that he felt at home in Cluj during this week.

Emma Răducanu's speech, after losing the final to Sorana: “You play amazing tennis!”

“I want to thank all the ball kids, those in the organization, Patrick (no – Ciorcilă, tournament director)to everyone. There has been a lot of work behind the scenes for this tournament. I felt very good.

I felt at home this week, I was sorry I couldn't play to my full potential today. Sorana, you've had an incredible week, you're playing amazing tennis, I don't know if it's the last tournament in Cluj, but you're playing at a high level, congratulations!

It's been a long time since I've given a speech at a final, it's been many years since my last final, it means a lot to me. Thanks to the audience for this week. Congratulations to Sorana, good luck!“, said Emma, after the lost final.

Sorana Cîrstea - Emma Răducanu, Transylvania Open 2026 final