Overview
- Cirstea revealed her plan in an Instagram post, saying she wants one last season to finish on her terms.
- Playing in 2026 would complete her 20th year on tour since turning professional in 2006.
- She ended 2025 ranked No. 43 with a 30–20 record, winning the WTA 250 title in Cleveland and reaching semifinals in Iasi and Osaka.
- Her career highlights include three WTA singles titles, Grand Slam quarterfinals in 2009 and 2023, and a career-high No. 21 in 2013.
- During the US Open period she reported her Cleveland trophy stolen from a New York hotel, and the hotel said its security team is investigating.