WTA 125 Limoges: Jacquemot Joins Kalinina in the Final After a Thriller

In a completely crazy match, Elsa Jacquemot drew on her last reserves to secure a spot in the final at Limoges.

le 14/12/2025 à 07h12

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Elsa Jacquemot, the last French player in contention at Limoges, aimed to reach the final. The world number 59 faced Anna-Lena Friedsam in the semifinals.

This match had its share of twists and turns, but in a contest with numerous breaks (nine on each side), Jacquemot, aged 22, had to dig deep to turn the situation around. Trailing by a break in the deciding set, she ultimately prevailed in three sets after a suspenseful battle (6-2, 2-6, 7-5 in 2 hours and 29 minutes).

Jacquemot Eyes First Career Victory Against Kalinina

In the final, Jacquemot will face Anhelina Kalinina. The Ukrainian had qualified earlier in the day with a win against top seed Cristina Bucsa (6-4, 6-3 in 1 hour and 14 minutes).

In her first tournament since June, the world number 155 is having a great week with victories against Von Deichmann, Kartal, Parks, and thus Bucsa. She will take on Jacquemot for the title, a player she has never lost to in two previous encounters.

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58e, 1070 points

156e, 455 points

Friedsam A

Jacquemot E • 2

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Kalinina Anhelina

178e, 393 points

Bucsa Cristina

51e, 1134 points

Bucsa C • 1

Kalinina A

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Kalinina A

Jacquemot E • 2

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It will really be befitting if he attains his 25th Grand Slam crown at the AO for he's truly the GOAT & this will stamp him & endorse his GOAT status without an iota of doubt

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Almost as important to Djokovic as Slam #25--and requiring less luck--is beating Federer's total of 103 singles titles. He'll play 250s, and might even surpass Connors's 109.

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