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Andreescu bounces Monnet in straight sets, advances to Queretaro Open final
Bianca Andreescu won 6 of 10 return games and 7 of 11 service games to set up a final against top seed Tatjana Maria.
On Saturday, Bianca Andreescu of Mississauga, Ont., advanced to the Queretaro Open women's singles final, defeating Carole Monnet of Ukraine in straight sets on outdoor clay.
After breezing through the first set 6-3, Andreescu rallied from behind to take the second set 7-5. The Canadian maintained composure despite four double faults and five unforced errors.
Andreescu capitalized on break points, reeling off five consecutive wins during the match, while winning six of 10 return games and seven of 11 service games.
Top-Seeded Tatjana Maria of Germany will face Andreescu in the final after defeating third-seeded Fiona Ferro of France 7-5, 3-6, 6-1 in the other semifinal.
Earlier in the week, Andreescu dominated her quarterfinal against Alicia Herrero Linana of Spain 6-1, 6-1 at the WTA 125 annual tournament on outdoor clay.