Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea: Head-to-Head Record

Shuai Zhang

China

3–3
6 meetings
Sorana Cirstea

Romania

Hard: 2–1Clay: 0–2Grass: 1–0
Weighted by importance & recency
3.5–2.5
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.
Shuai Zhang
3–3
Sorana Cirstea

Shuai Zhang and Sorana Cirstea have met 6 times on the professional tour. Their head-to-head is level at 3–3. Their most recent meeting came at Miami in 2026.

Common opponents

Last 12 months

Zhang S. and Cirstea S. faced 11 of the same opponents in the last 12 months. Zhang S. went 5–9 (36%) against them, Cirstea S. 13–9 (59%). Cirstea S. came out better against 4 of 9 comparable opponents, Zhang S. against 0 — though 1 of those edges carries caveats (retirement).

5–9 · 36%Zhang S. · better vs 0
Record vs common opponents
13–9 · 59%Cirstea S. · better vs 4
Vs common opponents · derived from scorelines
11–19Sets30–22
113–142Games260–226
0–0Tiebreaks4–3
1–1Deciding sets3–5
Cirstea S. better · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾
Both lost · same surface▾
Cirstea S. better · different surfaces (Clay × Hard)▾
Both lost · different surfaces (Grass × Hard)▾
Cirstea S. better · same surface · 10 months apart · ⚠ retirement-shortened match▾
Cirstea S. better · same surface▾
Both won · different surfaces (Hard × Clay)▾
Both won · same surface, 9 days apart▾
Both won · same surface, 36 days apart▾
Hard to compare — different surface & timing
Both lost · hard to compare — different surfaces (Grass × Hard) · 9 months apart▾
Both won · hard to compare — different surfaces (Hard × Clay) · 7 months apart▾
Includes tour-level, 125s, qualifying and team events (⚑). Walkovers excluded. Describes past results in different contexts — not a prediction.

Shuai Zhang vs Sorana Cirstea stats comparison

Ratings

#54 WTARanking#19 WTA
1718Elo (overall)1957
1695Hard Elo1914
1598Clay Elo1856
1619Grass Elo1689

Form

LWLWWLLWLLLast 10WWLLWWLWLW
2026 win rate·Dominant
44%
73%
02026 titles1

Clutch

Under pressure
Shuai ZhangSorana Cirstea
Clutch Rating·Clear edge
46
68
Break points saved·Clear edge
12
33
Break points won·Even
90
93
Deciding sets·Dominant
59
85
Tiebreaks·Clear edge
78
92

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

Freshness

Recent load
Shuai ZhangSorana Cirstea
Freshness·Even
78
75

Shuai Zhang: 3 days rest · 2 matches, 45 games (7d) · Sorana Cirstea: 2 days rest · 2 matches, 47 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About

Serve vs return

Recent form
Shuai Zhangserving62% hold

wins 55% of points on serve vs Sorana Cirstea

Sorana Cirsteaserving79% hold

wins 63% of points on serve vs Shuai Zhang

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·Dominant
43%
77%
Deciding sets won·Even
50%
50%

Career

Career win rate·Even
51%
53%
3Career titles4

Profile

37Age36
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 6 meetings

Frequently asked questions

Who leads the head-to-head between Shuai Zhang and Sorana Cirstea?

The head-to-head between Shuai Zhang and Sorana Cirstea is level at 3–3 after 6 meetings.

How many times have Shuai Zhang and Sorana Cirstea played each other?

Shuai Zhang and Sorana Cirstea have played each other 6 times on the professional tour.

When did Shuai Zhang and Sorana Cirstea last play each other?

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