Miriam Bulgaru has already become a familiar presence for the Transylvania Open crowd. Awarded a wildcard for this year’s edition — the sixth in the history of the Cluj tournament — Miriam has also competed in the doubles draw alongside Mara Gae and is eagerly awaiting her first-round singles match on Monday, where she will face Olga Danilović in the second match on Center Court.
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We asked Miriam how she sees this year’s edition of the Transylvania Open:
“It’s a very strong edition, I would say, just like the previous ones. Since the tournament moved to the beginning of the year, it has become even stronger. I was actually thinking, before the draw, who I would like to face in the first round. And there was no real choice — there’s no value gap between players. It’s a very strong tournament in terms of the field.”
Miriam also says that the Transylvania Open has built an excellent reputation worldwide:
“Any player, any coach, any physio knows that Cluj is great. I confirm this everywhere I go, and I’m always happy to hear that people love coming to Cluj. Naturally, everyone wants to come where things are good and beautiful. I know players who made real efforts, adjusting their schedules, just to be able to come here. Because it’s a lovely place and we are treated very well.”
“Honestly, I wish there were more tournaments like this. Apart from the Grand Slams, where you feel truly well taken care of — especially in Australia, which is at the top in that regard — at many other tournaments, especially on the women’s side, there’s still room for improvement. This tournament is extraordinary, and others should take it as an example.”
