8 - 16 June 2024
Autotron 's-Hertogenbosch

8 - 16 June 2024 | Autotron 's-Hertogenbosch

Flipkens reaches final after tough battle

16/06/18, 17:32

The finalists of the ladies tournament will be Aleksandra Krunic and Kirsten Flipkens. The Belgian was too strong for Viktoria Kuzmova from Slovakia, 7-5 6-7(7) 6-4.

Flipkens, 32-years-old, proved to be good on grass. Previously, she defeated Kiki Bertens with low slice balls and good volleys. In the decisive set, the young Kuzmova, competing in her second semi-final at WTA level in 2018, had an advantage, 4-1, but her experienced opponent won five games in a row to win the match.

‘It was my strongest mental victory ever,’ said Flipkens afterwards during the interview on court. Krunic defeated two-time Libéma Open champion CoCo Vandeweghe in the semi-finals with a three setter.