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Czech Teen Tereza Valentova Shocks with Osaka Final Berth

10/18/2025

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Tereza Valentova, a Czech qualifier aged 18, reached her first WTA final at the Osaka Open by defeating Jaqueline Cristian 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-3.
Valentova is currently ranked No. 78, up from No. 261 last season.
She will face Canadian Leylah Fernandez in the final.
Valentova has defeated notable players, including Elise Mertens and Alexandra Eala.

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Tereza Valentova, a Czech qualifier aged 18, reached her first WTA final at the Osaka Open by defeating Jaqueline Cristian 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-3.
Valentova is currently ranked No. 78, up from No. 261 last season.
She will face Canadian Leylah Fernandez in the final.
Valentova has defeated notable players, including Elise Mertens and Alexandra Eala.