Karolina Pliskova has maintained an undefeated record at the Nottingham Open, having secured her place in the final after a hard-fought victory against Diane Parry of France. Despite losing the first set in a tie-break, the Czech Republic player displayed resilience and determination to clinch a 6-7 (9-11) 6-1 6-4 win.
Pliskova, who overcame top seed Ons Jabeur in the quarter-finals, is aiming to secure her second Nottingham Open title, following her previous triumph in 2016. The sixth seed, aged 32, will now await the outcome of the semi-final between Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter to determine her opponent in the final.
Inclement weather has been a major disruptor throughout the week, with rain delays forcing players to pause their matches. Raducanu and Boulter were unable to complete their semi-final on Saturday, leading to its rescheduling for Sunday afternoon. The winner of that match will face Pliskova in the final, adding to the intensity of the competition.
Pliskova expressed her happiness about advancing to the final, especially after dropping the opening set. She acknowledged the challenge of playing three matches in a short timeframe but remains focused on the task ahead. “I am thrilled to be back in this position,” she said after her win against Parry. “It’s never easy when you lose a set or more but I always try my best to come back.”