Sherif Shines in Parma, Boulter Breaks Through in Paris, Czech Duo Rules Doubles

Egypt’s Mayar Sherif continued her impressive run on the WTA 125 circuit by capturing the Parma Ladies Open title in Italy. Known for her dominance at this level, Sherif added an eighth WTA 125 trophy to her collection. After a rocky period with four consecutive final losses, she regained momentum with a win in Buenos Aires last year and has now strung together another winning streak. Her latest triumph came with a straight-sets win over Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko, 6-4, 6-4.

Mboko Impresses Again, Czech Duo Dominates Parma Doubles with Powerful Championship Win

Eighteen-year-old Victoria Mboko maintained her strong form following a standout performance at the WTA 1000 event in Rome. There, she not only qualified for the main draw but also challenged eventual finalist Coco Gauff. Her efforts in Parma further cemented her status as one to watch, though Sherif’s experience ultimately proved decisive. Despite the final loss, Mboko’s rapid rise and consistency mark her as a promising future contender on the tour.

In the doubles draw at the Parma Ladies Open, unseeded Jesika Maleckova and Miriam Skoch pulled off a commanding 6-2, 6-0 victory in the final. Their triumph over the fourth-seeded team of Sabrina Santamaria and Tang Qianhui took just 67 minutes. It was a maiden WTA 125 title for Maleckova and the second for Skoch, underscoring the growing depth of Czech talent in women’s doubles.

Boulter Triumphs in Paris, Khromacheva and Stollar Clinch Doubles Title Together

Katie Boulter claimed her first-ever WTA 125 title at the Trophee Clarins in Paris, showcasing resilience and grit. The British No. 1 had to battle through three-set matches in each of her final three rounds, including a comeback win in the final over Frenchwoman Chloe Paquet, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. This victory marks her highest-level title on clay and solidifies her position as Britain’s top-ranked female player, rising to World No. 38.

The doubles title at the Trophee Clarins went to the No. 2 seeded team of Irina Khromacheva and Fanny Stollar, who edged out the unseeded duo of Tereza Mihalikova and Olivia Nicholls in a tight contest: 4-6, 7-6(5), [10-5]. For Khromacheva, it marked her sixth WTA 125 doubles title, while Stollar extended her perfect record in WTA 125 doubles finals to 4-0. It was their first title as a pair, adding to an eventful week on the clay as Roland Garros approaches.