The Zakopalova vs Muguruza 2014 Hobart International Final match takes place on Saturday, January 11.
Czech player Klara Zakopalova earned a slot in the title match after dispatching Australian top seed Sam Stosur 6-3, 6-2 in the semifinals. This marked Zakopalova’s 450th match victory. She will be facing a first-time WTA finalist, qualifier Garbiñe Muguruza of Spain.
“I’m so happy I beat a player like Sammy – she’s a Grand Slam champion, so for me it’s a big victory here,” Zakopalova said. “I was leading 2-0 in the first set very fast and then it got to 2-all, but I just said to myself to keep going for every point. It was a tough draw and I knew she’d have the crowd behind her but I just knew I had to give 100% and we would see if it was enough or not.”
Muguruza had to overcome fellow Spanish qualifier Estrella Cabeza Candela 6-0, 6-1 to have a shot in claiming her first WTA title.
Zakopalova won their lone previous meeting but it was a close match.
“I played against Muguruza I think two years ago and I won 7-6 in the third – I remember it was a very tough match,” Zakopalova said. “I haven’t really thought about the final too much yet because I have another match in doubles today, but I know it will be very tough again in the final. I want to improve my serve for tomorrow – I have to serve better. I’m also a little bit tired, but I need to be ready.
“I’m feeling very good right now so hopefully the feeling stays as long as possible.”
The winner of the Hobart International 2014 title will receive $43,000 plus 280 ranking points while the runner up gets $21,400 and 180 points.
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