Match report of November 1, 2025: Tagel staged a c...

The first match: [Yekaterina/Emilie defeated the Japanese pair and advanced to the finals]
In today's doubles semi-finals, the international pair of Ekaterina OVCHARENKO and Emily WEBLEY-SMITH demonstrated their strong capabilities, defeating the Japanese pair of Mana AYUKAWA and Kanako MORISAKI with a total score of 2:0 (7-5, 7-6), and successfully advancing to the doubles finals.
From the technical statistics, the cross-border combination stood out in the serve segment, hitting 3 ACE balls and achieving a first serve success rate of 76%, establishing an offensive advantage with their strong serve. The Japanese combination had a slight advantage in the second serve success rate, reaching 56%, while also demonstrating good serve stability with a first serve success rate of 70%.
The competition for break point opportunities was intense. The British pair converted 3 out of 10 break point opportunities, while the Japanese pair converted 2. The final score difference of 84-74 was determined by the decisiveness in securing key points.
The entire match was filled with tactical maneuvering, from the tacit understanding in volleys at the net to the prolonged rallies at the baseline. Both teams brought the essence of "coordination" in doubles to the forefront. The international pair ultimately emerged victorious in this dual contest of skill and psychology, thanks to their more precise handling of crucial points.
In the post-match interview, Yekaterina not only expressed her gratitude for the cheers and encouragement from the audience, but also extended special thanks to her partner Emily, admitting that the support from both sides was the driving force for her to move forward on the court. Emily, on the other hand, said that she was very happy to reach the finals with her partner and looked forward to giving everyone a wonderful match by giving her all in the finals.

The second match: [Blinckova advances to the finals with a strong performance in the double sets]
In the semifinals of the WTA250 Jiujiang event, Dominika SALKOVA faced off against Anna Blinkova.
In the first set, Salkova's serve advantage was not fully utilized, with a second serve success rate of only 33% and a break point save rate of 50%, which was slightly passive. On the other hand, Brinkova, with her comprehensive technical superiority, achieved a first serve success rate of 63% and a break point save rate of 71%. Combined with her backhand slicing rhythm changes and net sense, she firmly controlled the situation and ultimately won the first set 6-4, demonstrating her stable ability to handle key points.

In the second set, Brinkova engaged in multiple rounds of offensive and defensive exchanges with her opponent. Brinkova established a serve advantage with a 63% success rate and a 67% scoring rate. Her 50% scoring rate on the receiving end continued to apply pressure during the stalemate, ultimately leading to a 6-4 victory and advancing her to the singles final.

In the post-match interview, Brinkova said frankly in Chinese, "Today's match was very tough. The opponent was very strong. It's not easy to win." She specially thanked the support and love from Chinese fans, and said that advancing to the finals made her very happy because her efforts had paid off. When talking about the final match tomorrow, she was calm and composed, "I'm looking forward to the match against my opponent tomorrow. Now I will focus on preparing well and hope to show my best performance."

In the third match, the 17-year-old rising star Taggart defeated the defending champion in three sets, reaching the finals of the tour for the first time
In the singles semifinals of this year's Jiangsu Open, Lili TAGGER, the 17-year-old champion of the French Open Junior Division who competed with a wild card, defeated the defending champion Viktorija GOLUBIC 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 after a thrilling three-set match lasting 2 hours and 12 minutes, advancing to the WTA Tour final for the first time in her career.
At just 17 years old, Tagle showed the momentum of a newborn calf from the very beginning, easily winning the first set with a first serve success rate of 71% and a score of 6-1. In the second set, the experienced Golubic stabilized his position and regained a city with a score of 6-4, relying on precise baseline control and backhand slicing technique. In the decisive set, Tagle was once behind. After tenacious resistance at three match points, he pulled the score to 5-5. At the critical moment, Tagle broke his opponent's serve and then held his own serve, finally securing the victory with a score of 7-5.
In the decisive set, Tagle suppressed Golubic's rhythm with an aggressive attacking style. Her bold shots at key points became the key to victory. Her 43% conversion rate of break points and 60% service point saving rate demonstrated psychological qualities beyond her age. Despite having a first serve success rate of only 58%, she successfully hit winning points in a row at the end of the decisive set, ultimately winning this dialogue between youth and experience.
This victory marks the strong rise of the new generation in women's tennis. In the post-match interview, Tagle specifically thanked her mentor Schiavone, who had been coaching her off the court. A new chapter has been written in the story of a legendary tennis mentor-apprentice relationship in Jiujiang. Next, she will compete with Anna Plankova for the championship title of this tournament.