Jelena Ostapenko vs Sorana Cirstea: Head-to-Head Record

Jelena Ostapenko

Latvia

4–4
8 meetings
Sorana Cirstea

Romania

Hard: 3–2Clay: 1–1Grass: 0–1
Weighted by importance & recency
2.4–5.6
The same matches re-weighted by what was at stake and how recently — a Grand Slam final this year counts for more than an early round a decade ago.
Jelena Ostapenko
4–4
Sorana Cirstea

Jelena Ostapenko and Sorana Cirstea have met 8 times on the professional tour. Their head-to-head is level at 4–4. Their most recent meeting came at Rome in 2026.

Common opponents

Last 12 months

Ostapenko J. and Cirstea S. faced 12 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Ostapenko J. went 4–9 (31%) against them, Cirstea S. 10–6 (63%). Cirstea S. came out clearly better against 7 of 11 comparable opponents, Ostapenko J. against 1 — though 4 of those edges carry caveats (retirement).

4–9 · 31%Ostapenko J. · better vs 1
Record vs common opponents
10–6 · 63%Cirstea S. · better vs 7
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
14–18Sets21–15
136–153Games180–156
0–1Tiebreaks1–2
1–5Deciding sets2–3
Cirstea S. better · different surfaces (Grass × Clay)▾
Both lost · same surface▾
Both lost · different surfaces (Clay × Hard)▾
Ostapenko J. better · same surface▾
Cirstea S. better · different surfaces (Clay × Hard) · ⚠ retirement-shortened match▾
Cirstea S. better · different surfaces (Clay × Hard)▾
Cirstea S. better · different surfaces (Hard × Grass)▾
Cirstea S. better · same surface · ⚠ retirement-shortened match▾
Cirstea S. better · different surfaces (Grass × Clay) · ⚠ retirement-shortened match▾
Cirstea S. better · different surfaces (Hard × Clay) · ⚠ retirement-shortened match▾
Both won · same surface▾
Hard to compare — different surface & timing
Both won · hard to compare — different surfaces (Hard × Clay) · 9 months apart▾
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Jelena Ostapenko vs Sorana Cirstea stats comparison

Ratings

#30 WTARanking#19 WTA
1855Elo (overall)1957
1794Hard Elo1914
1808Clay Elo1856
1770Grass Elo1689

Form

LLLWWLWWWLLast 10LWWLLWWLWL
2026 win rate·Clear edge
54%
72%
02026 titles1

Clutch

Under pressure
Jelena OstapenkoSorana Cirstea
Clutch Rating·Even
68
67
Break points saved·Slight edge
25
33
Break points won·Slight edge
100
93
Deciding sets·Clear edge
94
82
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
80
92

Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About

Freshness

Recent load
Jelena OstapenkoSorana Cirstea
Freshness·Dominant
95
61

Jelena Ostapenko: 5 days rest · 1 match, 16 games (7d) · Sorana Cirstea: 1 day rest · 3 matches, 77 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Jelena Ostapenkoserving64% hold

wins 56% of points on serve vs Sorana Cirstea

Sorana Cirsteaserving76% hold

wins 61% of points on serve vs Jelena Ostapenko

Serve advantage — Sorana Cirstea

Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About

Set records · last ~30 matches

First sets won·Slight edge
63%
73%
Deciding sets won·Slight edge
46%
40%

Career

Career win rate·Slight edge
58%
53%
9Career titles4
1Grand Slam titles0

Profile

29Age36
177 cmHeight176 cm
RightPlaysRight

Set records use each player's last ~30 completed matches; form shows the last 10 results. Ratings come from the same data that powers the Umpiry Score.

All 8 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Jelena Ostapenko and Sorana Cirstea?

The head-to-head between Jelena Ostapenko and Sorana Cirstea is level at 4–4 after 8 meetings.

How many times have Jelena Ostapenko and Sorana Cirstea played each other?

Jelena Ostapenko and Sorana Cirstea have played each other 8 times on the professional tour.

When did Jelena Ostapenko and Sorana Cirstea last play each other?

Their most recent meeting came at Rome in 2026, where Sorana Cirstea won.