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In the end, No. 2 Anett Kontaveit topped No. 1 Simona Halep, 6-2, 6-3, in the final of the Transylvania Open. It has been a dominate few months for the Estonian, who has now claimed four titles this season, previously winning in Cleveland (August), Ostrava (September) and Moscow (October).

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This was an especially strong performance from Kontaveit. She did not drop a set during the tournament, propelling herself to new heights in the process. By defeating Halep, Kontaveit secured the last place at the WTA Finals—the first Estonian in history to qualify—and a place in the Top 10 for the first time.

Kontaveit had never won a set in her three previous meetings with Halep, making this victory even sweeter.

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