“The final lost in Ober’ served me enormously,” admits the 19-year-old Stutzoffenheimoise, who was quick at 5/6 in the semi-final. I had defined a game plan to give myself more chances. As Ketino has a very flat game, I knew that we had to avoid making too many mistakes during the rally at all costs. I had very good sensations with a good quality of strike. »

Also victorious at 5/6 in the half (against the defending champion Youmna Derdour), Dolashvili did not manage to continue. “Claire’s game hasn’t changed that much, it’s just that I wasn’t into it at all,” suggests the HR manager. I gave way too many points to be able to win. When you can’t keep the ball in the court, it’s impossible. »

(4-0). I made a lot of “winners” but that’s my game, I always take the ball early. »

“I am leaving with a lot of regrets,” laments, for his part, the 17-year-old from Colmar. I was hoping to tip the balance in my favor after the second set, but my start in the third immediately gave him the advantage again. Usually, my serve earns me a lot of points but this was not the case because it returned very well. I made too many mistakes in key moments. »