Stakusic Loses in Guadalajara Open Quarterfinals
- Marina Stakusic of Mississauga, Ontario, experienced a mixed day of results at the WTA 500 Guadalajara Open on Friday, September 13, 2024.
- Stakusic began her day with a 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-2 victory over third-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia.
- Later on Friday, Stakusic faced Emiliana Arango of Colombia in the quarterfinals, losing 6-2, 6-3 in 74 minutes.
Stakusic’s Guadalajara Run Ends in Quarterfinals After Upset Victory
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Strong Performance Cut Short in Mexico
Marina Stakusic of Mississauga, Ontario, experienced a mixed day of results at the WTA 500 Guadalajara Open on Friday, September 13, 2024. The 20-year-old Canadian first achieved a notable upset before falling in the quarterfinals.
Upsetting the Third Seed
Stakusic began her day with a 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-2 victory over third-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia. She demonstrated dominance on her serve, winning 87% of service points and securing the only break of the first set. Despite leading the second-set tiebreaker 5-2, Ostapenko mounted a comeback to force a deciding third set, which Stakusic ultimately controlled with two breaks to claim the win.
Quarterfinal Loss to Arango
Later on Friday, Stakusic faced Emiliana Arango of Colombia in the quarterfinals, losing 6-2, 6-3 in 74 minutes. the match highlighted a dip in Stakusic’s form, marked by 31 unforced errors and two double faults. Her first serve percentage dropped to 36%, and she failed to register any aces.
First Quarterfinal since 2023
This quarterfinal appearance marked Stakusic’s first at a WTA tour-level event since the Guadalajara Open in 2023. The tournament run demonstrates her continued progress and potential on the professional circuit.