Romanian tennis star Sorana Cirstea pulled off a stunning upset in the third round of a major tournament, taking down the world's top-ranked women's player in a thrilling three-set match. Despite being heavily favored to lose, Cirstea's determination and grit paid off as she fought back from a 2-6 deficit in the first set to win the next two sets 6-3 and 7-5. However, the victory came at a cost, as Cirstea suffered a painful injury to her lower back during the match, raising concerns about her ability to continue competing at a high level. The injury will likely be a major focus in the coming days as Cirstea's health and future tournament prospects are closely monitored.
Sorana Cirstea defeated world's top women's player 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the third round as she suffered pain in lower back.
