The number one in the world, the Polish Iga Swiatekdefend the title won in Doha last year in the final to be played in this edition against the American Jessica Pegula after both won their respective semifinal duels.
swiatekwho started his winning streak last year after winning this tournament, defeated the Russian Veronika Kudermetovaneither 6-0 and 6-1 in 57 minutes. It was the Pole’s third win over the Russian, who has yet to win a set against the women’s tour dominator.
The one in Warsaw reached it first final in 2023 and will bid for his twelfth trophy. The American will be measured Jessica Pegulasecond favorite, who was able to prevent the Greek reaction Maria Sakkari and tied the victory after two hours of play, to reach the final of the Doha tournament.
The 28-year-old from Buffalo won the 6-2, 4-6 and 6-1 to defeat the Athenian player for the third time, in six matches.
Pegula took revenge from last year’s edition, when Helena won the round of 16 of the same competition and reached the sixth final of her career where she will face the Polish Iga Swiatek, the first favorite.
Source: La Verdad
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