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Sorana Cercia (67)Elise Mertens is aiming for her seventh WTA title this afternoon, after Hobart (2017 and 2018), Lugano (2018), Rabat (2018), Doha (2019) and the Gippsland Cup earlier this year. She will compete in the WTA final – Istanbul against Sorana Kirstia, who took the WTA title one on her palms.
Mertens hit the forehand blow into the net. Cirstea quickly takes the opening match.
We have started the final. Sorana Cirstea is served first, and Elise Mertens is the favorite.
The two players are on the field. They will start it in a few minutes.
There is still movement at the site. We still have some time.
Please be patient: the schedule is a little late. Elise Mertens usually starts at 4.15 PM.
Elise is a terrifying opponent. She’s definitely in the top 20. I have a lot of respect for her because I’ve seen her progress over time. She works hard to achieve success and she deserves to be the way she is today. But I believe in my chance. I play well. My service and my return are good. I know Elise is putting back a lot of balls, and she moves really well and piles up well for her points. I will try to play smart and attack the correct ball.
Sorana Cercia
Elise Mertens is number 17 in the world, Sorana Kirstia is 50th lowest, at 67th. Kirstia beat Ukrainian Marta Kostijuk (WTA-85) in the semifinals 6-4 twice.
Mertens and Kristia have only played against each other twice in their soccer careers. Each time the Roman was the strongest.
Elise Mertens is aiming for her seventh WTA title this afternoon, after Hobart (2017 and 2018), Lugano (2018), Rabat (2018), Doha (2019) and the Gippsland Cup earlier this year. She will compete in the WTA final – Istanbul against Sorana Kirstia, who took the WTA title one on her palms. The final starts at 4 pm. You can follow it closely here.
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