Sorana Cirstea holding her trophy before it was stolen

Cirstea says trophy stolen from NYC hotel room during US Open | AI News Digest

Published: August 31, 2025, 11:08 p.m. Sports Negative

Tennis player Sorana Cirstea reported that her trophy, awarded for winning a recent tournament, was stolen from her hotel room in New York during the US Open. She made a heartfelt plea for its return on Instagram, emphasizing its sentimental value rather than material worth. Cirstea, who recently won her third career singles title, was eliminated from the US Open shortly after the incident. The hotel where she stayed has not commented on the situation. Fans and fellow players have expressed support for Cirstea in hopes of recovering the trophy.

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