Olivia Gadecki Falls to Frech in WTA Final

Olivia Gadecki's impressive run at the Guadalajara Open concluded in the final, where she was defeated by Poland's Magdalena Frech, 7-6 (7-5) 6-4. The 22-year-old Australian qualifier, ranked No. 152, had achieved a remarkable ascent by defeating several higher-ranked opponents, including 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens and former Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins. Gadecki's performance at the tournament pushed her ranking up 64 spots to a career-high of No. 88, making her the top-ranked Australian woman. Frech claimed her first WTA title with the victory and will rise to No. 32 in the world. Gadecki expressed gratitude to her supporters and praised her opponent, highlighting the emotional significance of her first final. This marks her as the first Australian to reach a WTA 500 singles final since Ash Barty in 2022.