In Cancun, Mexico, Russian player Vera Zvonareva teamed up with German partner Laura Siegemund to reach the doubles final after a hard-fought win over Belgian Elise Mertens and Australian Storm Hunter. The match showcased tactical play and resilience as the pair battled through a tense encounter.
The decisive tie took 1 hour and 27 minutes to complete, with the scoreboard showing 3:6, 6:3, 10:5. Zvonareva and Siegemund edged their opponents in the decisive deciding match tiebreak to secure a spot in the championship round.
Heading into the final, Zvonareva and Siegemund stand as the frontrunners in the doubles competition, while the main draw features American Nicole Melikar and Australian Ellen Perez as the opponents in the title decider. Both teams will aim to claim the tournament crown and add valuable points to their rankings.
The 39-year-old Zvonareva is currently ranked 16th in the WTA doubles standings. Across WTA events, she has accumulated 12 career singles wins and 13 doubles wins, reflecting a long and successful doubles career alongside her other achievements. The 35-year-old Siegemund sits at ninth in the doubles rankings and has recorded two singles wins and 11 doubles triumphs in WTA-sanctioned tournaments, illustrating her versatility and experience on the tour.
Earlier in the season, Zvonareva and Siegemund partnered to win a WTA-250 doubles title in Nanchang, China. They defeated Japanese duo Eri Hozumi and Makoto Ninomiya by scores of 6:4 and 6:2, a result that helped build momentum for their Cancun run and reinforced their strong teamwork on hard courts.
Meanwhile, the Paris Masters crowned a winner in a separate headline event, marking another highlight on the women’s tour and adding to the competitive storyline that has unfolded across the season. The Cancun result adds to the narrative of experienced doubles teams continuing to challenge rising pairs in big events, underscoring the depth and excitement of women’s tennis today.