Grabher Claims Tolentino Open Crown Over Maristany Zuleta De Reales
Julia Grabher, seeded third, defeated ninth-seeded Guiomar Maristany Zuleta De Reales 7-6(5), 6-2 in the Tolentino Open final. Grabher had gone three sets in three of her five matches en route to the title. Maristany Zuleta De Reales had reached the final without dropping a set.
Austrian third seed Julia Grabher, ranked 111th, captured the Tolentino Open final over Spain’s Guiomar Maristany Zuleta De Reales, the ninth seed and world No. 178, by a 7-6(5), 6-2 scoreline. Grabher’s path included three three-set victories among five matches, while her opponent had not lost a set before the final.
Grabher’s earlier wins featured a straight-set win over second-seeded Oksana Selekhmeteva and three-set battles with Nuria Brancaccio, Alice Tubello and Jennifer Ruggeri. Maristany Zuleta De Reales had beaten Jessica Pieri, Rebeka Masarova, Marta Lombardini and Despina Papamichail in straight sets.
This result could give Grabher added recognition in Austria and among followers of women’s tennis, while Maristany Zuleta De Reales’ run may strengthen her reputation in Spain. The Tolentino Open final may also draw modest attention to the host community and lower-tier tournaments, potentially encouraging local engagement and sponsorship interest.