Alice Tubello wins first WTA 125 title

Alice Tubello, a 25-year-old French tennis player, won her first WTA 125 title in Curitiba, Brazil, after defeating Julia Grabher in a three-set match that ended with a score of 3-6, 7-6, 7-6.

Match details and duration

The match lasted 3 hours and 23 minutes and featured a dramatic comeback for Tubello, who overcame a deficit of 6-3, 5-2 before winning the final tie-break seven points to two.

Tubello's path to the final

Before reaching the final, Tubello had defeated the fourth-seeded Laura Samson and the Argentine Luna Maria Cinalli in earlier rounds of the tournament.

Semifinal victory and young opponent

In the semifinals, Tubello defeated the 16-year-old Brazilian Nauhany Vitoria Leme Da Silva with a score of 6-0, 6-1 in just 54 minutes, showcasing her dominance on the court.

Naná Silva's achievement

Naná Silva, who lost to Tubello in the semifinals, reached her first WTA 125 semifinal at the age of 16 and is expected to achieve a best ranking of 460th.

Impact on Tubello's career

Tubello is expected to improve her world ranking to around 150th and has secured her qualification for the Australian Open, marking a significant step forward in her professional tennis career.