Cocciaretto Captures Maiden Title in Lausanne

Down 2-4 within the decisive set, Elisabetta Cocciaretto was in no temper for runner-up standing.

A dedicated Cocciaretto ran off 4 video games in a row rallying previous Clara Burel 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 to seize her maiden title on the Ladies Open Lausanne.

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It was Cocciaretto’s fourth three-set win in 5 event victories on the pink clay of Lausanne.

The 22-year-old Italian transformed 5 of eight break-point possibilities in a two hour 43-minute victory.

“I’m super happy to win this title,” Cocciaretto stated. “It’s unexpected to me because I came here without expectations, but I’m really, really happy about it. It was an incredible week, a tough week, because I stayed on the court a lot, I fight a lot.

“Playing 5 matches right here, it’s nice. Also, it provides me the motivation to enhance. I’ll go dwelling to relaxation and maintain my physique, as a result of it was actually powerful this week, after which begin to put together for the season. Every day I’m enhancing myself inside and outside the court docket.”

Completing this maiden title run Cocciaretto climbs to a brand new career-high rating of No. 30 within the reside rankings.

Cocciaretto is the Italian No. 1 forward of No. 47 Jasmine Paolini and No. 50 Camila Giorgi.

Burel rises to a brand new career-high rating of No. 61.

Photo credit score: @migrrrr/Ladies Open Lausanne Facebook