Sunday, 22 September 2024

Haddad Maia wins Korea Open

Final day in Seoul.

2024 Korea Open, a WTA 500 tournament, on Hard Outdoor, Seoul, South Korea, 16-22 September 2024

2023 champion (not defending):
Wildcard Jessica Pegula (1) who defeated Yuan Yue 6-2 6-3

Final:

Daria Kasatkina (1) (Russia) v Beatriz Haddad Maia (3) (Brazil)

Haddad Maia won two of the three previous encounters between the players.
However, Kasatkina won the most recent match:
Abu Dhabi semi final, February this year.

Kasatkina broke serve in the fourth game of set one and led 3-1.
She broke again in game six and led 5-1.

Kasatkina served out the set 6-1.

Kasatkina broke serve in the opening game of set two.

Haddad Maia broke back in game six and levelled at 3-3.
She saved a break point in game nine and held for 5-4.

Kasatkina served to stay in the set.
Haddad Maia broke and took the set 6-4.

Kasatkina saved a break point in game two of the decider, and held for 1-1.

Haddad Maia broke in game four, and led 3-1.
She saved three break points in the following game and held for 4-1.

Haddad Maia broke in game six to lead 5-1.

Kasatkina served to stay in the match, but was broken.

Beatriz Haddad Maia won the match 1-6 6-4 6-1

Title number four, and first since WTA Elite Trophy in October 2023.

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