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Jovic and Stearns Set for Guadalajara Open Final

The winner will take a WTA 500 title that awards 500 ranking points and prize money that can shift year‑end positions.

Overview

  • Both singles finals spots were confirmed after the semifinals on Friday when Peyton Stearns defeated Liudmila Samsonova in straight sets and Iva Jovic advanced to a title rematch.
  • The doubles final is set for Saturday between top seeds Cristina Bucsa and Nicole Melichar‑Martinez and the first‑time finalists Peangtarn Plipuech and Momoko Kobori.
  • Earlier in the week top seed Marta Kostyuk was knocked out in the quarterfinals by Liudmila Samsonova in a three‑set match, continuing a five‑edition streak at Guadalajara in which the highest seed has not won.
  • The singles champion will receive 500 WTA points and $185,500 with the runner‑up getting 325 points and $114,500; the doubles winners earn 500 points and $61,540 while the runners‑up receive 325 points and $37,400.
  • Because the Guadalajara Open is a WTA 500 event since 2024, results can produce meaningful ranking and earnings swings late in the season and affect players’ year‑end seedings and qualification chances.