Lulu Sun Reaches First WTA Final in Monterrey

Lulu Sun of New Zealand reached her first WTA-level final at the Monterrey Open by defeating third seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in a tightly contested match, ending with scores of 7-5, 3-6, 7-6(6). Sun, unseeded and notable for her recent quarter-final run at Wimbledon, showcased her powerful serve by hitting 17 aces during the match. She will face either Czech Linda Noskova or American Emma Navarro in the final for the WTA 500 title. This victory assures Sun a place in the top 50 of the WTA rankings for the first time. Alexandrova's journey at the tournament included a quarterfinal win over Yue Yuan, but she fell short against Sun in the semifinals. Other competitors in the tournament included Emma Navarro, who also advanced through the rounds, showcasing a strong performance throughout the event.