Daria Kasatkina and Tamara Korpatsch secured their spots in the final of the Catalonia Open by defeating local Spanish players in the semifinals.
As of midday, Kasatkina triumphed over Sara Sorribes Tormo with a decisive score of 6-2, 6-0. Meanwhile, Korpatsch battled through a tougher match against Marina Bassols Ribera, winning 3-6, 6-0, 6-4.
The semifinal matches showcased contrasting performances. Kasatkina’s victory came swiftly, needing only 58 minutes to dispatch Sorribes. In contrast, Korpatsch faced a grueling two-hour and 35-minute match.
Sorribes struggled physically after a previous match that lasted three hours and 20 minutes. This likely contributed to her inability to mount a significant challenge against Kasatkina.
With these results, both players have prevented an all-Spanish final at this WTA 125K event. The final will feature Kasatkina, who has four career WTA titles, against Korpatsch, currently ranked world No. 99.
Match statistics:
- Kasatkina vs. Sorribes: 6-2, 6-0
- Korpatsch vs. Bassols: 3-6, 6-0, 6-4
- Korpatsch’s match duration: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Kasatkina’s dominant performance reflects her experience on the tour. Korpatsch’s resilience demonstrates her potential as she reaches her second final in 2026.
The final match promises to be an exciting showdown between two contrasting styles of play.
