Ekaterina Alexandrova Claims Upper Austria Ladies Linz Title
Ekaterina Alexandrova finally broke through in Linz, Austria, capturing her fifth career title with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Dayana Yastremska in the final of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz tournament on Sunday.
The Russian fourth seed, who had finished as runner-up twice in the past six years at this event, showed resilience in a 2-hour, 11-minute battle to overcome the No. 5 seed from Ukraine.
Alexandrova fired two aces and capitalized on Yastremska’s eight double faults to seal the victory. The win adds to Alexandrova’s growing resume, reinforcing her position as a consistent performer on the WTA Tour.
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Yastremska’s Drought Continues
Despite an impressive run to the final, Dayana Yastremska remains without a title since her 2019 triumph in Strasbourg, France. The 23-year-old has been fighting to return to her top form but fell short in a tight third set against Alexandrova.
Elise Mertens Dominates in Singapore Tennis Open Final
Belgian Elise Mertens clinched her ninth career WTA singles title on Sunday, defeating Ann Li 6-1, 6-4 in the Singapore Tennis Open final.
Mertens, 29, delivered a near-flawless performance, winning 75% of her first-serve points (39 of 52) and hitting four aces in a dominant 1-hour, 22-minute victory.
The win marks Mertens’ first singles title since Monastir in October 2023, proving she remains a force on the tour.
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What’s Next?
Both Alexandrova and Mertens will aim to build on their recent success as they prepare for upcoming WTA events, while Yastremska looks to end her title drought in future tournaments.