Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018: Highlights – Finals

 

Men’s Singles

Single’s: Mischa Zverev vs Lukas Lacko

Result: Mischa Zverev defeated Lukas Lacko in Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018 by 6-4, 6-4.

Highlights:

Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018

  • It was an eye catching performance between Mischa Zverev and Lukas Lacko as they both gave a very outstanding performance.

  • The German star player, Mischa Zverev took a perfect start by opening the scoring of the first set with a powerful shot.
  • On the other hand, Lukas Lacko was also scoring points but at a very slow pace.

  • However, the set eventually came to an end and Mischa Zverev sealed his victory in the first set by two points upfront.
  • It was a shocking defeat for the Slovak player as he could lost the final if he loses the next set.

  • The second set started after a short break and this time Lukas Lacko took the lead.
  • While, Mischa Zverev was also scoring points quickly.

  • Both the players were scoring points at a very fast pace and after some time the match became more exciting when the score reached 5-4 with Mischa Zverev leading upfront.
  • At last, it was Lukas Lacko who lost the last two points in a quick succession and failed to clinch the title of Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018 from the German.

  • Mischa Zverev finally won by 6-4, 6-4 from Lukas Lacko and claimed his first ATP title in Eastbourne.

Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018: Highlights – Semi Finals

Women’s Singles

Single’s: Caroline Wozniacki vs Aryna Sabalenka

Result: Caroline Wozniacki defeated Aryna Sabalenka by 7-5, 7-6(5).

Highlights:

Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018

  • An absolute and breathtaking performance was witnessed by Caroline Wozniacki and the Belarus star player, Aryna Sabalenka in both the sets.
  • Caroline Wozniacki opened the scoring of the first set but she failed to extend her lead large enough for her opponent.

  • The 20-years old, Aryna Sabalenka was also scoring points at a very swift pace.
  • Both the players were playing confidently and the match became more excited, as the score was levelled at 5-5.

  • However, in the end, Aryna Sabalenka lost the first set as she failed to score the last two points in a quick succession.
  • The next set started after some time and Aryna Sabalenka took a perfect start by taking the lead this time when Caroline Wozniacki failed to score on her serve.
  • Both the players were scoring points quickly and the match looked stranded after some time.

  • However, after a tough fight between the two players, the set eventually came to a tie-breaker as the score were levelled at 6-6.
  • In the tie-break, Aryna Sabalenka got into pressure and lost a total of three points on her serves which costed her the second set.

  • At last, Aryna Sabalenka faced defeat in both sets and failed to win the Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018 title.
  • Although, Caroline Wozniacki made two double faults as compared to Aryna Sabalenka who made only one, but still the Belarus professional faced defeat in both the sets.

  • Caroline Wozniacki finally won her 29th career trophy and is now looking forward to clinch the Wimbledon Open 2018 title.

Women’s Doubles

Double’s: Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan vs Irina-Camelia Begu and Mihaela Buzarnescu

Result: Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan defeated Irina-Camelia Begu and Mihaela Buzarnescu in Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018 by 6-3, 7-5.

Highlights:

  • Although, Irina-Camelia Begu and Mihaela Buzarnescu opened the scoring of the first set but they failed to extend it large enough for the opponent pair.
  • A tough battle was seen in the opening set, as both the pairs were struggling hard to win it.

  • But in the end, Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan claimed their win in the first set as Irina-Camelia Begu and Mihaela Buzarnescu lost many points on their serve.
  • In the second set, Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan took the lead this time and were playing confidently.

  • They both not only took the lead but were constantly scoring points, while on the other hand, Irina-Camelia Begu and Mihaela Buzarnescu were also gaining points at a very fast pace.

  • In the end, Irina-Camelia Begu and Mihaela Buzarnescu faced defeat in the second set as they both failed to score points on a total of two serves.
  • Gabriela Dabrowski and Xu Yifan finally won the Eastbourne Tennis Intl 2018 doubles title and now they have become the favourites in Wimbledon Open 2018.

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