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Snigur's first WTA final and her rise in rankings, combined with her Ukrainian identity, have drawn attention. The final is imminent, sparking search interest.
Ukraine's Daria Snigur reached her first WTA final at the 2026 Livesport Prague Open, defeating home favorite Tereza Valentova in a hard-fought semifinal. Snigur, ranked No. 54, will face No. 74 Lilli Tagger for the title.
Snigur's run assures her a place in the world's top 50, and a win would lift her into the top 40. 'Honestly, I didn't expect this. I'm surprised myself at how things are going,' she said. She credited her fighting spirit: 'I never lost faith.'
The semifinal was played in extreme heat, leading to exhausting rallies. Snigur noted the support of Ukrainian flags in the crowd: 'It means a lot to us in these times.' She is the sixth Ukrainian to reach a WTA final in 2026, after Marta Kostyuk, Elina Svitolina, Yulia Starodubtseva, Veronika Podrez, and Anhelina Kalinina.
Snigur trains in Warsaw under Dawid Celt, husband of former star Agnieszka Radwanska. Tagger, ranked No. 74, ended Krejcikova's winning streak to reach her second Prague final. The championship match is scheduled for today.
Timeline
- Semifinals at Prague Open
Daria Snigur defeats Tereza Valentova; Lilli Tagger beats Barbora Krejcikova. (Source: WTA Tennis, Flashscore)
- Final at Prague Open
Snigur faces Tagger for the title. (Source: NYT Athletic, Flashscore)
Questions people ask
Who is Daria Snigur?
Daria Snigur is a Ukrainian tennis player ranked No. 54. She reached her first WTA final at the 2026 Prague Open. (Source: Flashscore)
Who is Lilli Tagger?
Lilli Tagger is an Austrian tennis player ranked No. 74. She reached her second Prague Open final by defeating Barbora Krejcikova. (Source: WTA Tennis)
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