Monday, 4 November 2024

Sonmez 1st title in Mérida

Final day in Mérida.
Including unfinished and yet to be played semi finals 

2024 Mérida Open Akron, a WTA 250 tournament, on Hard Outdoor, Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, 28 October - 3 November 2024.

2023 champion (not defending):
Camila Giorgi who defeated qualifier Rebecca Peterson 7-6(3) 1-6 6-2

Semi final results 

Zeynep Sonmez defeated Alina Korneeva 7-6(5) 6-2
Ann Li defeated Polina Kudermetova 6-3 4-6 6-2 after play resumed from previous day

Final:

Zeynep Sonmez (Turkey) v Ann Li (USA)

First meeting between the players at WTA Tour level.
First WTA Tour level final for Sonmez.

Breaks of serve were exchanged in the first two games of set one.

Sonmez broke serve in game five and led 3-2.
She saved a break point in game six and held for 4-2.

Sonmez broke serve in game seven and led 5-2.
She served out the set 6-2.

Sonmez broke serve in game three of set two, and led 2-1.
She broke again in the fifth game to lead 4-1.

Serving at 1-5 to stay in the match, Li was broken.

Zeynep Sonmez won the match 6-2 6-1.

First title at WTA Tour level.
New career high ranking of #91 - previously #127.

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