14:09 | 25.09.2011 | Viewed []

Tatishvili is Very Close to Title

 

Georgian top seed Anna Tatishvili celebrated the fourth victory and went through the final of Albuquerquetournament (75 000 USD). In decisive fight she plays against Russian Regina Kulikova.  
In semi-final Tatishvili played against Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada, who was winning the match 3:6, 6:1, 1:5 but refused from playing. As far as you know, Georgian tennis player was No.1 seed at this tournament and was considered as a favorite in final.
As for Ann’s opponent Kulikova, she is No.179 seed of WTA world ranking. 22-year-old Russian tennis player won over her compatriot Gavrilova (6:2, 6:0), American Odin (6:4, 6:4), Croatian Lucic (3:6, 6:3, 7:5) and Romanian Gallovits-Hall (6:3, 6:3, 7:5).
Tatishvili who is No.96 seed in WTA world ranking gained 78 points for going through the final. Last year, when she went through the semi-final she gained 50 points at this tournament, but in real she gained 28 points. In case of winning decisive match, Anna will gain 110 points and 60 points will be added her rating.
The final match starts at 24:00 o’clock (Tbilisi time).

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