Daria Kasatkina and Tamara Korpatsch reached the final of the Catalonia Open on May 2, 2026, by defeating local Spanish players. Their victories prevented an all-Spanish final.
Kasatkina dominated Sara Sorribes Tormo, winning 6-2, 6-0. Meanwhile, Korpatsch faced a tougher challenge against Marina Bassols Ribera, winning 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 after two hours and 35 minutes of play.
Key facts from the semifinals:
- Kasatkina won in straight sets against Sorribes.
- Korpatsch came back from a set down to win her match.
- The final match will feature Kasatkina and Korpatsch.
Kasatkina has four career WTA titles and is considered a strong contender. Korpatsch is currently ranked world No. 99 and has reached her second final in 2026.
Sorribes struggled physically after a previous match that lasted three hours and 20 minutes. This may have impacted her performance against Kasatkina.
The tournament is held in La Bisbal d’Empordà, Spain. Both finalists will aim to secure the title in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
