Open d’Angers: Friedsam makes final

German Anna-Lena Friedsam beat Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina, the second seed, 7-6 (6), 6-3 to reach the final of the Open d’Angers at Arena Loire in Trélazé on Saturday.

Friedsam, ranked No 146, will play the winner of the match between American Alycia Parks and French wildcard Jessika Ponchet next.

In the previous rounds, the German won against Frenchwoman Diane Parry (6-3, 6-2), Belgian qualifier Magali Kempen (6-1, 7-6 (8)) and French qualifier Emeline Dartron (6-1, 6-2).

Kalinina, ranked No 53, defeated American Katrina Scott (6-1, 6-2), American wildcard Sofia Kenin (6-4, 6-4) and Dane Clara Tauson (7-6 (3), 6-4) earlier in the tournament.

Trélazé WTA 125, other semi-final result (Arena Loire, EUR 92.742):

• Alycia Parks vs. Jessika Ponchet