Lulu Sun Set to Battle Linda Noskova in Thrilling Monterrey Open Final

Lulu Sun defeated third seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in a tense match, securing her place in the Monterrey Open final. She will face Linda Noskova, who upset Emma Navarro in another high-energy contest. Both players are vying for their first WTA title and seeking momentum for the U.S. Open.

Lulu Sun continued her stellar performance by edging out third-seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-5 3-6 7-6(6) on Friday, setting up a final showdown against Linda Noskova at the Monterrey Open. Sun's 17 aces played a crucial role in her victory.

In the high-altitude city of Monterrey, sixth seed Noskova showcased her grit by taking down second seed American Emma Navarro with a 7-6(7) 7-5 win. Both players overcame formidable opponents to secure their spots in the final.

Looking ahead to the U.S. Open, the unseeded New Zealander, who captured attention with her Wimbledon quarter-final run, aims to break into the top 50 rankings. Both Sun and Noskova are chasing their first WTA titles and crucial momentum going into the next major tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)