Sorana Cirstea has spoken out about how appearances frequently take precedence over on-court achievements when it comes to sponsorship. The compatriot of Simona Halep stated that tennis still has a long way to go. She said it in terms of eliminating stereotypes in the women’s game.

World No. 38 Cirstea has admitted that German sportswear company ‘Adidas’ once told her that her outward appearance matters more than her achievements. Despite the recent advancements and vibrant play by women tennis players, companies still haven’t evolved from their old-fashioned thinking.

Romanian friend of Simona Halep, Cirstea shared her views on dubious sponsorship deals

Sorana Cirstea is a professional tennis player who excels at both the singles and doubles formats of the game. In the singles category, she was ranked as high as world number 21. At an exclusive podcast, Cirstea explained the dubious priority Adidas has placed on female tennis players’ looks.

Adidas had recently severed its relationship with Kanye West, following the rapper’s bizarre comments.

The Romanian tennis players, Simona Halep and Cirstea have made their country proud by winning major titles. Cirstea’s best Grand Slam performance was a run to the quarterfinals of the French Open in 2009.

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At an exclusive podcast, Cirstea was quoted as “I remember when I signed a contract with Adidas. All the time, and considering they thought I was good-looking for an athlete, they told me: ‘It’s better to be pretty and be in the top 20 than to be ugly and be No. 1.”

Cirstea illustrated how marketing can be more significant than performance in women’s tennis. She added that the top 20 athletes are seen everywhere. Hence, she realized that sponsors would think about it in numbers and quotas.

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Tennis player Cirstea claimed that brands prioritize tennis players’ physical attributes over their play. She added that the best-paid stars are Japanese, Chinese or American.

Following a shocking news, Cirstea defends Simona Halep

Halep recently tested positive for a prohibited substance. Halep stated that the news had shocked her and that she would never cheat in any way. Simona Halep is a moral athlete, according to tennis player Sorana Cirstea.

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Even though she and Halep are not the closest of friends, Cirstea used social media to attest to the former World No. 1’s honesty. She had the impression that Halep wouldn’t use any prohibited substances in her exemplary career.