Leyre Romero breaks Andreescu's streak and positions herself on the brink of the top 100

Leyre Romero has managed to make a significant impact in her sports career at one of the last tournaments of the season. The 24-year-old Spanish tennis player has had a remarkable season, which she crowns with the title at the WTA 125 Cali 2026, the consequences of which for the WTA ranking are very important.

So much so that the talented and fierce left-handed player is on the verge of achieving her primary career goal: to be top-100. Leyre has been working very hard for some time to evolve as a tennis player, maintaining her counterattacking skills and competitive spirit while adding more power and aggression to her game.

Leyre Romero will seek to break into the top-100 after her title in Cali

On the clay courts of the tournament held in Colombia, she had a splendid week, managing to defeat opponents of significant caliber like Hercog, Sierra, Monnet, and Riera, before pulling off a surprise in the final. And Bianca Andreescu, a former Grand Slam champion, came to Cali with momentum after winning two titles in the preceding weeks.

The Canadian player seemed unstoppable, but she faced a stunning version of Leyre Romero, who ultimately won by 7-6 (4) 6-3 in a final defined by details, where the emotional and tactical management by the Spanish in crucial moments was key. A boost of morale and confidence for a woman who leaves Cali ranked 110 in the world, ready for the assault on the top-100 of the WTA ranking.

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