Magda Linette claimed the 19th edition of the Engie Open de Cagnes-sur-Mer Alpes-Maritimes with a victory in 2 sets over Carina Witthoeft (6-3 7-5). This is the best performance of the Polish player’s career on clay.
Carina Witthoeft did not become the first player in the history of the Open to defend her title in Cagnes-sur-Mer. This was due to a focused Magda Linette throughout the match, who never allowed herself to be destabilized by her opponent’s aggressive shots.
The young German once again struggled at the start, losing the first 4 games. Her awakening came too late to prevent her from conceding the first set 6-3.
At the restart, the world No. 85 immediately broke the serve of the Polish player.
It seemed as though she could replicate her previous 3 matches and win the match despite losing the first set.
However, Magda Linette remained focused and aggressive, without changing her playing philosophy.
At the end of a closely contested second set, the world No. 102 managed to prevail (7-5) after 1 hour and 29 minutes of play. This marks the greatest clay-court victory of her career.
