WTA
Fiona Ferro kicks off WTA resumption by winning Palermo title
France's Fiona Ferro celebrated the WTA's resumption in Palermo in style by taking home her second career title with a straight sets victory over Anett Kontaveit in the final.
Chris Oddo
August 9, 2020
Ferro springs shock in Palermo, wins WTA’s first tournament since March
Fiona Ferro followed up her win over home hope Camila Giorgi by beating Anett Kontaveit in the Palermo Open final.
Tennis Majors
August 9, 2020
Kontaveit, Ferro to play for Palermo Ladies Open title
It will be Anett Kontaveit vs. Fiona Ferro in the final of the Palermo Ladies Open. Kontaveit cruised through her semifinal against Petra Martic on Saturday afternoon, while Ferro outlasted Camila Giorgi in a three-set thriller.
Ricky Dimon
August 8, 2020
Martic, Kontaveit to meet in Palermo semi
Petra Martic and Anett Kontaveit are the last two seeds standing at the Palermo Ladies Open.
Tennis Majors
August 8, 2020
Martic, Kontaveit battle into Palermo quarters
Petra Martic and Anett Kontaveit are into the last eight at the Palermo Ladies Open.
Tennis Majors
August 7, 2020
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