Kristina Liutova faces Darja Vidmanova in Memphis Classic final today
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:34 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Kristina Liutova, 16, and Darja Vidmanova will compete in the final of the Memphis Classic on August 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center. Liutova advanced after defeating Elvina Kalieva 7-5, 6-1, while Vidmanova secured her spot by beating Renata Zarazúa 6-3, 6-3. Liutova's journey to the final included an upset over No. 19 ranked Ekaterina Alexandrova, who suffered a heat-related illness. This is Liutova's first WTA event, making her the youngest finalist since Coco Gauff in 2019. The match is set to start at 12:30 p.m. CT.
- •Liutova is the youngest WTA finalist since Coco Gauff in 2019.
- •Vidmanova aims to assert her experience against Liutova.
- •The final begins at 12:30 p.m. CT on August 2.
- •Liutova previously upset a top-20 player in Alexandrova.
- •Vidmanova dominated her semifinal match against Zarazúa.
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — Sixteen-year-old Kristina Liutova advances to Memphis Classic final vs Darja Vidmanova
"Kristina Liutova, a 16-year-old tennis phenom, and Darja Vidmanova will face off in the Memphis Classic final on Aug. 2 at Leftwich Tennis Center.
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