Hsieh Su-Wei def. Laura Robson 6-3 5-7 6-4
Just when you thought Laura Robson has gotten the advantage after saving 5 match points and leading 3-0 in the third set, she collapses in spectacular fashion to hand Hsieh Su-Wei her 2nd title of the year. Experience still matters when it comes to the finals and Su-Wei did very well to hang in there. Laura wasn't ready for the win and committed too many errors in the end. Hsieh started the year well outside the top hundred and will be edging towards the top 40 with this win. Who would have expected this rise. This quirky player is a rare sight in WTA and it's always nice to see an Asian do well in this westernized sport. Congrats Hsieh!
Seoul SF:
Caroline Wozniacki def. Ekaterina Makarova 6-1 5-7 6-4
Well, Ekaterina did win her first ever set off Caroline but it was not enough. Ekaterina exposed Caroline's vulnerability on her forehand side in the second set but somehow forgotten about that in the 3rd set. Makarova needs to be more confident of her game because she faltered at the crucial game of the third set, serving at 4-all. She tried to play it safe but Caroline took the initiative and broke. If only she continued her aggressive ways which won her the 2nd set. Caroline will face Kaia Kanepi who beat her in Paris this year. She will be hungry for revenge I'm sure.
Kaia Kanepi def. Varvara Lepchenko 6-4 2-6 6-4
Despite this being her first tournament back after a long layoff, Kaia Kanepi has been winning close sets like she had never left. She escaped the tricky American when Varvara played badly in that one crucial game. Lepchenko shouldn't be too disappointed though. If she keeps this level up, she will reach her first WTA final eventually. Kanepi will like her chances against Caroline Wozniacki as she beat her the last time in Paris; even though she choked badly in the 2nd set.
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