Magda Linette began her grass court season with a challenging experience in ’s-Hertogenbosch, where she was eliminated in the first round. However, she quickly found redemption by competing in Nottingham shortly thereafter. In her opening match, Linette triumphed over Alexandra Eala with a score of 6:4, 6:3, securing her place in the round of 16. There, she faced the talented 17-year-old Mingge Xu, whom she defeated 7:5, 6:1.
In the semifinal clash on Friday, Linette faced off against the second seed, Clara Tauson. Linette started aggressively, breaking Tauson’s serve right at the beginning and maintaining her lead, with an early score of 2:0. Despite Tauson’s efforts to recover, Linette managed to keep her advantage, leading 3:1 after four games. Tauson struggled with her serve, which Linette took full advantage of, breaking her again and winning the first set decisively at 6:2.
The second set continued with Linette’s dominant performance, as she broke Tauson’s serve again and extended her lead to 2:0. Although Tauson managed to gather strength and even took the lead at 4:2 thanks to a strong service game and an ace, Linette remained resilient. After a slight scare, where she appeared to twist her ankle after a fall, Linette bounced back by winning three consecutive games to clinch the match with a final score of 7:5, securing her spot in the finals.
In the final, Linette will face Ukrainian player Dayana Yastremska, who is currently ranked 46th in the WTA standings. Yastremska advanced to the final by defeating Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6:3, 7:6 (8-6).
This comeback performance by Linette showcases her resilience and determination, promising an exciting final ahead. As she prepares to face Yastremska, fans can look forward to a thrilling match that highlights both players’ skills on the grass courts.