Kasatkina wins the title in Charleston

By
Mark Hall
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Darya Kasatkina conquers her maiden title after defeating Jelena Ostapenko in straight sets in the Charleston final.

This was an interesting battle between two 19-year-old that were looking forward to grabbing the first WTA top trophy of their career. During last week, Jelena Ostapenko was probably the most impressive player, but eventually, she fell at the last hurdle against the Russian. The match of the Latvian lasted only three games till she was leading 2-1, then her opponent won 11 of the following 13 games. The final score was 6-3 6-1.

      

 

It seems I am dreaming. KASAKTINA

After winning the final, during the post-victory press conference, Darya commented

“It’s very difficult to describe my feeling now. I feel I’m just sleeping and everything is not real. I’m so happy. Really.

Yesterday evening and all night I couldn’t sleep. I woke up during the whole night like two or three times. I was so nervous; you cannot imagine. I was feeling like, I want to just go on the court, and everything let’s finish, play. I cannot feel this anymore. But now it was worth it.

I was ready to be on the court five, six hours. Because it’s a final, I have to be ready for everything, but I’m happy that I finished it in, let’s say, an easy way. So, I am very happy and proud of myself. When I won the last ball, everything like closed and I just feel like I’m dreaming.” 

After this win, Darya will get back in the top30. More to come.

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