WTA 125 Quito: Jeanjean, Defeated by Hercog, Will Not Play in the Final

After a promising week in Ecuador, Léolia Jeanjean stumbled against the experience of Polona Hercog. In just over an hour, the Slovenian ended the hopes of the French player, who was aiming for a return to the world top 100.

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Adrien Guyot

le 07/12/2025 à 11h12

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Hercog Jeanjean Quito

Léolia Jeanjean was playing for a spot in the WTA top 100. Having qualified for the semifinals in Quito, the French player, ranked 102nd at the start of the week, was just one step away from rejoining the world's top 100. After her straight-set wins against Vedder, Nahimana, and Erjavec, the No. 3 seed faced Polona Hercog, ranked 672nd in the world and using her protected ranking.

Jeanjean Heavily Defeated in Semifinals in Quito

In this first encounter between the two players, it was the 34-year-old Slovenian who dominated the match. The former world No. 35 won in two quick sets (6-2, 6-2 in 1 hour and 14 minutes) and advanced to the final in the Ecuadorian capital. She will face Luisina Giovannini, who upset Despina Papamichail (6-4, 6-2). As for Jeanjean, she remains at 102nd place and will not contest her fifth final of the season.