Ponchet Only Frenchwoman in Semis After Comeback Win Over Golubic

Ponchet Rallies from Set Down to Beat Golubic in Saint-Malo Quarters, Faces Uchijima for Final Spot

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On Friday, the quarterfinals of the Saint-Malo WTA 125 passed off. The solely Frenchwoman nonetheless in competition in this match, Jessika Ponchet confronted Viktorija Golubic, world No. 81.

The latter, who had overwhelmed returning Clara Burel in the primary spherical (the latter taking part in her first official competitive match since tearing her ACL a year ago), entered as the favourite in this matchup.

Ponchet, presently WTA No. 196, had on her aspect benefited from the retirement of her compatriot Fiona Ferro, champion in Oeiras last weekearlier than eliminating fortunate loser Yasmine Kabbaj of Morocco (who had overwhelmed Diane Parry in the primary spherical).

Ponchet Comes from Behind to Beat Golubic in Saint-Malo Quarterfinals

Trailing a set towards the Swisswoman in the quarterfinals, the 29-year-old in the end prevailed in three units (4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in 2h54). For a spot in the ultimate, Ponchet will face Moyuka Uchijima, who reached the quarterfinals of the Madrid WTA 1000 final 12 months towards Elina Svitolina.

World No. 94, who had you Ksenia Efremova in her opener, dominated Sofia Costoulas (6-4, 6-1 in 1h22). The different semifinal conflict is mouthwatering, pitting younger Czech Tereza Valentova (world No. 51 and match No. 1 seed) towards Anna Blinkova (No. 5 seed). They respectively defeated Lilli Tagger (7-5, 7-5 in 2h32) and Yuan Yue (6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in 2h43).