Riske plays Cirstea in today’s round
McMurray native Alison Riske will play Sorana Cîrstea of Romania in the first round of the U.S. Open this afternoon.
Riske is ranked 76th in women’s singles and has won 319 singles match victories. Her highest placement in this tournament was the fourth round in 2013.
Cîrstea is ranked No. 52 in women’s singles and has nine titles — one WTA and eight ITF — and 414 singles match wins.