Ranked No 158, Maja Chwalinska demonstrated her prowess by defeating Spaniard Angela Fita Boluda with a close score of 7-6 (3), 6-2. She also triumphed over Ukrainian Oleksandra Oliynykova with a dominant 7-6 (1), 6-1. In addition, she faced Egyptian Mayar Sherif, the second seed, and emerged victorious with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-1. Furthermore, she defeated Frenchwoman Leolia Jeanjean, the No 8 seed, in a convincing manner with a 6-0, 6-3 score.
These early victories set the stage for her ultimate success at the MundoTenis Open and demonstrated her ability to handle various opponents and match situations with ease.
Ranked No 342, Ylena In-Albon also had an impressive run in the tournament. She beat Hungarian Panna Udvardy, the No 6 seed, with a score of 6-4, 6-1. She also defeated Belarusian Iryna Shymanovich with a close 7-5, 7-5 score. In the next round, she faced Italian Nicole Fossa Huergo and emerged victorious with a 6-3, 6-1 score. Finally, she took on Argentinian Maria Lourdes Carle, the top seed, and won in a thrilling three-set match with a score of 3-6, 7-6 (9), 6-2.
In-Albon's journey through the tournament was a testament to her own skills and determination, making her a worthy opponent for Chwalinska in the final.