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Elisabetta Cocciaretto won the first title of her career at the WTA 250 tournament in Lausanne by beating Clara Burel in the final with a score of 7-5, 4-6, 6-4. The path that has allowed her to crown her great dream is made of sacrifices and commitment.
The Italian has never stopped working and believing in herself. Fausto Scolari, her historic coach, is fundamental in her growth path. Scolari, over time, has learned to understand every state of mind of her player by building a special relationship.
Cocciaretto dedicated a significant message to her coach during the final award ceremony.
Moved Elisabetta Cocciaretto dedicates her first title to her coach
The Italian explained: "First of all I want to congratulate Clara for this amazing week.
I thank all the organizers: you did a great job and thanks to you I felt at home. Thank you to everyone who came today and they have never failed to support me. Thanks to the Italian Tennis Federation and to my physiotherapist, who helped me a lot during this intense week.
This title is not only mine but also that of my coach. We have been working together for 16 years, I started with him in the Junior circuit. I want to thank him for the passion he has always transmitted to me." Burel, for her part, was very sporty and complimented Cocciaretto on the incredible week spent in Lausanne.
In fact, the Italian saved match points both on her debut and in the semifinals. It has been since 2019, since Viktoria Kuzmova in Dubai, that a player has not won two games in the same event by disallowing match points. She told: "Thank you all for coming to watch this final, you have given me so much support throughout the week.
Congratulations, Elizabeth. You deserve this title for what you did this week. I also congratulate your coach. Thanks to all the organizers for the great work. I had a great time here and hope to be back next year."