Cirstea stuns Sabalenka in Rome as Paolini exits Italian Open
Sorana Cirstea staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the Italian Open, erasing Sabalenka’s two-set lead and a late break in the decider before converting her first match point. The defending champion and home favourite Jasmine Paolini also fell, losing to Elise Mertens in three sets.