Swiatek was unable to win the match against Kudermertova. The match was was won by Kudermertova 6-2 2-6 6-4. In her recent matches Swiatek used to fight and loss the match in Semifinals and quarter finals. Same thing had happened in the Japan Open.
Yes, my bad. I actually mixed up the names. I wanted to say it was Kudermetova who actually won the match. Swiatek shows some resilience. But in the end, she was not able to win. And I also understand and agree that her recent performance has not been as expected. Better performance was expected. But she was unable to deliver at crucial times.
Kudermetova is going to play in the final of the Japan Open against Pegula. I actually think in this final Pegula has a better chance to win. But once again it is going to be unpredictable just because it is women's tennis.
Sakkari, who breathed a sigh of relief as champion in Guadalajara, continued this form in Tokyo and reached the semifinals without losing a set. Pegula, making her post US Open debut, also came back well from the break and reached the semifinals without losing a set against the likes of Bucsa and Kasatkina. I expect the two racquets, who are well matched on the court, to break the game upper barrier in this match, which they have comfortably surpassed in their last three matches.
Watching Sakkari v Pegula now. Things look good for Pegula as she is leading with an early break. It's 4:1 Pegula now and Sakkari looks tired after winning title in Guadalajara. Pegula had some rest after the US Open and this approach pays off atm.
Pegula was able to win against Sakkari pretty easily. Did not even drop one set.
Personally, I think Pegula has a better chance in the final. Of course, I am charging this by the ranking of Pegula and Kudermetova. But the thing is in the final any player has a chance to win in my opinion. Both of them are capable and that's why they were able to reach the finals. Even though I am saying that Pegula will have a better chance in this match, I don't think it is going to be that much of it difference. I think it is going to be like 60–40 in favour of Pegula.