Jean-Jacques Rakotohasy claimed the men’s title at the Open Alkéna de Bressuire by defeating Romain Marionneau 6/3, 6/2, relying on finesse and ball control. In the women’s draw, 16-year-old Elycia Savignac overcame a second-set stumble against Cindy Mornet Castille to win 6/0, 2/6, 6/3 and secure the tournament victory.
Jean-Jacques Rakotohasy Controls Final Against Romain Marionneau
Experience won out in the men’s singles final as Jean-Jacques Rakotohasy solved the game of Romain Marionneau, a university student in the United States (Tiffin University in Ohio). Marionneau started aggressively, testing the Malgache player early in the match. Rakotohasy neutralized that initial wave of power by using finesse and ball control to shift the momentum.
A sequence of eight consecutive games won by the Malgache player tilted the contest firmly in his direction. Il m’est rentré dedans dès le début, mais je me suis bien adapté,
Rakotohasy said of the early pressure, adding that the winning streak proved decisive. Les 8 jeux de suite remportés lui ont fait mal. Cette victoire me permet de reprendre confiance dans une période de reprise.
To reach the final, Marionneau defeated Hourcade 6/4, 6/2 in the semifinals, while Rakotohasy eliminated Rocci 6/2, 6/2. Marionneau competed with a 3/6 ranking, and Rakotohasy entered as a -2/6 competitor.
Elycia Savignac Fends Off Cindy Mornet Castille in Decider
Youth carried the day in the women’s championship match as 16-year-old Elycia Savignac navigated a turbulent three-set battle against Cindy Mornet Castille. Savignac breezed through the opening set before Mornet Castille adjusted her tactics, leveling the match in the second set.
Rather than unraveling after surrendering the second set, Savignac reset her focus and regained control in the third, closing out the match 6/3 to capture the Open Alkéna de Bressuire. C’était un match assez décousu,
Savignac said. J’ai réussi à rebondir dans le dernier set en variant beaucoup mes coups et l’intensité face à une joueuse très offensive. Je suis contente, ça me fait une performance à 0 qui me permet de monter 0 à mon tour.
In the semifinal round, Savignac (ranked 1/6) defeated Martineau (1/6) 6/1, 6/1. Mornet Castille (0) advanced past Germain (2/6) with a three-set scoreline of 3/6, 6/1, 6/1.
Open Alkéna Tournament Results and Rankings Breakdown
The tournament bracket showcased a mix of competitors across both draws. Below are the verified results from the final stages of the Open Alkéna de Bressuire:
- Men’s Semifinal: Marionneau (3/6) bat Hourcade (0) 6/4 6/2. Hourcade (0), 6/4, 6/2
- Men’s Semifinal: Rakotohasy (-2/6) bat Rocci (1/6) 6/2 6/2. Rocci (1/6), 6/2, 6/2
- Men’s Final: Rakotohasy (-2/6) bat Marionneau (3/6) 6/3 6/2. Romain Marionneau (3/6), 6/3, 6/2
- Women’s Semifinal: Savignac (1/6) bat Martineau (1/6) 6/1 6/1. Martineau (1/6), 6/1, 6/1
- Women’s Semifinal: Mornet Castille (0) bat Germain (2/6) 3/6 6/1 6/1. Germain (2/6), 3/6, 6/1, 6/1
- Cindy Mornet Castille (0), 6/0, 2/6, 6/3
Rakotohasy’s title run marks an important competitive milestone during his return to regular tournament play, while Savignac’s victory earns her a performance at 0 that allows her to reach a 0 ranking.
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