Savinykh, Kuramochi Advance to Vancouver Finals; Wong Hong Yi Falls in Thriller

Vancouver Semi-Finals: Mixed Results Set Stage for Final

The semi-finals at Vancouver delivered contrasting narratives on July 27, as two players punched their tickets to the championship match while another fell agonizingly short. Viktoria Savinykh dominated her encounter, dispatching Marta Kupres 4-6, 0-6 in a commanding display that saw her overwhelm her opponent in the second set.

Savinykh Overwhelms Kupres

After dropping the opening set, Savinykh shifted into a higher gear to claim the second frame without conceding a single game. The decisive performance sends Savinykh into the Vancouver final where she will challenge for the title.

Kuramochi Edges Kuwata in Tiebreak

In a contrasting semi-final, Makoto Kuramochi edged Hiroko Kuwata 7-6, 6-4 in a competitive affair. The opening set went to a tiebreak, where Kuramochi prevailed before consolidating her advantage in the second set to secure her place alongside Savinykh in the final.

Wong Hong Yi Denied in Tight Battle

Elsewhere, C. Wong Hong Yi's semi-final run came to an end against D. Plekhanova, falling 2-6, 6-7 in another closely contested match. Despite taking the second set to a tiebreak, Wong Hong Yi couldn't complete the turnaround, bowing out in a heartbreaking loss.

All results of 2026-07-27