Few would have predicted 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens would be contesting the final against Magda Linette at the Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole, the WTA 250 in France, but the American upset tournament favourite Caroline Garcia, 6-3 6-2, in the Saturday’s semi-final, while the Pole outlasted Anhelina Kalinina, the 3rd seed, 6-1 4-6 6-2,…
The inaugural Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole, the WTA 250 indoor clay court tournament in France, will crown its first champion on Sunday, but, before then, there are semi-final matches to clear, featuring home favourite Caroline Garcia against 2018 French Open runner-up Sloane Stephens, and Anhelina Kalinina facing Magda Linette. Garcia, the No 2 seed, defeated…
The WTA 250 Thailand Open saw its top seed, Magda Linette, fall in her opener against Diana Shnaider, while Paula Badosa had to go the distance to see off a challenge by another 19-year-old, local wild-card Lanlana Tararudee. Her level surprised me. I think she has a great future. Credits to her, she played well….
