Diane Parry captures first WTA title at Monterrey event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:36 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Diane Parry claimed her first WTA Tour title at the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, defeating Elise Mertens with a score of 6-4, 0-6, 6-3. Parry exhibited resilience, coming back after dropping the second set without a game. Her performance included saving 12 of 17 break points against Mertens. The victory follows a recent upswing in form for Parry, which included a strong showing at WTA Cincinnati. She will now head to the 2026 US Open, where she faces Viktorija Golubic in the first round.
- •Diane Parry wins WTA Monterrey title on August 29, 2026.
- •She defeated Elise Mertens 6-4, 0-6, 6-3 in the final.
- •Parry saved 12 of 17 break points during the match.
- •She will compete against Viktorija Golubic in the 2026 US Open.
- •This is Parry's first title at the WTA Tour level.
- 3:36 AMYahoo Sports — Diane Parry Lifts Maiden WTA Title in Monterrey
"Diane Parry never expected to be the champion of WTA Monterrey, but after a grueling battle with Elise Mertens in the final, it's the Frenchwoman who emerged as champion in Mexico's Sultan of the North. Diane Parry A Surprise Champion at WTA Monterrey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJSpzi_4zks After a 6-4 0-6 6-3 win over Elise Mertens in the …
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