Frech wins 1st title in Guadalajara

Final day in Guadalajara.

2024 Guadalajara Open Akron presented by Santander, a WTA 500 tournament, on Hard Outdoor, Guadalajara, Mexico, 9-15 September 2024

2023 champion (not defending):

Maria Sakkari (2) who defeated Caroline Dolehide 7-5 6-3

Final:

Magdalena Frech (5) (Poland) v qualifier Olivia Gadecki (Australia)

First meeting between the players

First final at WTA level for Gadecki.

Second final at WTA level for Frech.

Both players looking for first WTA Tour title.

Break points were saved in the first three games of set one.

Serve was held in each instance.

No more break chances for the set, and a tie break was required.

Frech won the tie break and set 7-6(5).

Gadecki broke serve in the opening game of set two.

She consolidated by holding serve in the following game, and led 2-0.

Frech broke back in game four and levelled at 2-2.

Frech broke serve in game eight and led 5-3.

Serving for the match, she was broken and the lead was 5-4.

Serving to stay in the match, Gadecki was broken, and Frech won the battle 7-6(5) 6-4.

First WTA Tour title for Magdalena Frech.