After six years, Rachel MORET of Switzerland finally rewarded herself with the long-awaited victory at the CCB Europe Top 16 Cup. There have always been no adversaries who could underestimate Rachel, but when it came to the final step, the Swiss player was often on the wrong side of the result.
Today, in the opening stage of the qualifications, MORET, ranked No. 39 in Europe, overcame Hana MATELOVA of Czechia, who is ranked No. 16, after a thrilling five-game match that went back and forth.
“Three times I lost 3-4, I had match ball against Sofia POLCANOVA…I was so close so many times,” reflected MORET, who had faced POLCANOVA of Austria four times, had a match ball once, and also lost to Elizabeta SAMARA of Romania and Nina MITTELHAM.
However, MORET has never gone down without a great fight, and all players know how competitive she is.
“I am so happy. It was important for me to win one match here after so many tries. I was so nervous as we approached the end. The whole duel went up and down. It was 1-2, 2-7 for MATELOVA in the fourth game, then in the decisive game, I was up 9-5 before Hana leveled. It was so stressful,” said MORET.
Hana MATELOVA of Czechia – Rachel MORET of Switzerland 2-3 (13-15, 11-8, 11-9, 8-11, 9-11)
