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Topalova and Nesterov will vie for the title in tennis tournaments in Sweden and Italy

Two Bulgarian players qualify for tennis tournament finals

Gergana Topalova
Photo: BTA

Gergana Topalova will be playing for the title at the Bastad tennis tournament in Sweden with prize money amounting to USD 25,000. At the semifinals Topalova defeated Irina Fetecau, Romania by 6-4, 6-3, and in the finals match will be playing against Berfu Cengiz, Turkey.
Petr Nesterov, Photo: BTA, archive

Davis Cup national Petr Nesterov will be playing in the final match from the clay tournament in Bucharest with USD 15,000 in prize money. At the semifinals Nesterov won against Alberto Caniato, Italy by 6-4, 6-3. The Bulgarian contestant, alongside his partner Ilya Snitari, Moldova, will also be vying for the doubles title against Tomas Puches and Juan Bautista Otegui of Argentina. 



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