The main favorite of the WTA 125 tournament from Iasi, Irina Begu, managed to make it to the semifinals, although she lost the first set categorically, after defeating Switzerland’s Jill Teichmann (124 WTA) with a score of 1-6, 6-5. , 6-0.

A Romanian match is possible in the finals of the WTA Iasi

Teichmann absolutely dominated the first set, with the Romanian unable to do anything and it looked like her opponent would qualify at one point.

The second set was much more balanced, with an ending in which Begu broke away to equalize.

In the decisive match, Iryna took revenge for the first lost set, and the result turned out to be merciless.

Also, on Friday, Ani Bohdan also managed to get to the other semi-final, and in case of victory, they will be able to meet in the final.

Know:

• In the semifinals, Iryna Begu will meet the winner of Daria Astakhova (205 WTA) and Tamara Zidansek (139 WTA).

• Qualification for the semifinals is rewarded with 4,770 euros and 57 points in the WTA singles ranking.

The BCR Iași Open runs from July 17 to 23 on clay, is part of the WTA 125 category, has a total prize pool of $115,000, and started with 32 players in the main draw. The titular champion (from the 2022 class) is Ana Bohdan.