Romania’s Girls Do Not Hand Over the Throne – MEI ROSU Clinches Gold

Bianca MEI ROSU of Romania added the singles title to her 2022 Doubles title. In the final of the Under 19 Girls Singles Event at the European Youth Championships in Malmö Romania’s player beat Veronika MATIUNINA of Ukraine. On the third step of the medal rostrum stand Zuzanna WIELGOS of Poland and Mariana SANTA COMBA of Portugal.

Veronika MATIUNINA was one gold away from securing her third title in Malmö having already won titles in Mixed Doubles and Doubles. It would have been the first time since 2007 that a player clinched all three golds a feat achieved by Elizabeta SAMARA of Romania and Paul DRINKHALL of England in 2008. However Bianca MEI ROSU disrupted the plans of the Ukrainian player.

“I have no words to describe it. This is like my dream come true in this European Championship because last year I came in third place on the podium. I think I did my best match today so far I played my best and I enjoyed it very much ” said MEI ROSU.

In the semis No. 2 seed Zuzanna WIELGOS of Poland lost to No. 3 seed Bianca MEI ROSU in straight games.

“It feels nice to play another final in the European Youth Championships. I played against WIELGOS before; it was a difficult match but this time it was a bit easier. My goal when I left home was to reach every final and I’m looking forward to playing at my highest level this afternoon ” said MEI ROSU.

Ranked only No. 26 in the standings Mariana SANTA COMBA of Portugal failed to stop the progress of MATIUNINA to the final. The No. 9 seed concluded the duel in four games.

“It’s my third final in this tournament; I am very happy and very very tired. I don’t have much power now but I am trying to find it somewhere. Looking forward to the final ” said MATIUNINA.

Under 19 Girls Singles

Final

Veronika MATIUNINA Ukraine – Bianca MEI ROSU Romania 0-4 (12-14 6-11 14-12 9-11)

Semi final

Veronika MATIUNINA Ukraine – Mariana SANTA COMBA Portugal 4-0 911-8 12-10 11-8 11-5)

Zuzanna WIELGOS Poland – Bianca MEI ROSU Romania 0-4 (4-11 4-11 6-11 10-12).

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