Aryna Sabalenka loses to Sorana Cirstea at Italian Open with lower back injury
World number one Aryna Sabalenka was defeated 2-6, 6-3, 7-5 by Sorana Cirstea in the third round of the Italian Open on Saturday, requiring medical treatment during the match for lower back pain. The loss marks Sabalenka's second defeat in three matches and raises injury concerns with the French Open beginning in less than two weeks. Cirstea, 36, won her first career match against a world number one player.
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This event sits in the top 91% of divergence this week. 2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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