WTA roundup: Alexandra Shubladze stuns top seed Sorana Cirstea in Hong Kong Tennis Open

GMA Network - Nov 7, 2026

Russian qualifier Alexandra Shubladze shocked top seed Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-3 on Friday at the Prudential Hong Tennis Open to advance to her first tour-level semifinal.

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