In a closely contested battle filled with momentum swings and pressure moments, Colombia’s Emiliana Arango edged past France’s Elsa Jacquemot 6–4, 7–5 to book a spot in her first-ever WTA 500 final at the 2025 Guadalajara Open.
Jacquemot’s Breakthrough Run Ends One Step Short
Jacquemot, playing in her maiden WTA 500 semifinal, showed flashes of brilliance throughout the 1-hour, 53-minute clash. But despite her determination and strong baseline game, she couldn’t convert enough chances on return or manage the pressure on her own serve in key moments.
The Frenchwoman landed just 57% of her first serves and committed 10 double faults—troubles that proved costly in a match where margins were razor thin. She saved 9 of 14 break points but struggled to build momentum, winning only 55% of her service games.
Arango Rises to the Occasion
Arango, by contrast, was rock-solid under pressure. She served with confidence, landing an impressive 80% of her first serves and winning 63% of those points. Her return game was just as sharp—she won nearly half of her opponent’s service points and capitalized on 5 of 14 break chances.
More importantly, she delivered in the tightest moments—winning 52% of pressure points and closing out both sets with poise. Her dominance ratio of 1.20 compared to Jacquemot’s 0.83 told the story of a player who found a way to win the biggest points even when the overall play was fairly even.
What This Means
For Emiliana Arango, the victory marks a defining moment in her rising career and sets up a chance to claim the biggest title of her life. For Jacquemot, the week in Guadalajara ends in disappointment, but not without validation—her run to the semifinals proves she belongs on the WTA’s big stage and has the tools to go even further.