Liechtenstein's Kathinka von Deichmann Dominates Carla Tomai in ITF W75 Quinta do Lago Opener

Deichmann Advances in Quinta do Lago

Kathinka von Deichmann of Liechtenstein commenced her campaign at the ITF W75 The Campus Carby Volkswagen Ladies Open in Quinta do Lago, Portugal, with a commanding performance. On October 15, 2025, von Deichmann defeated local player Carla Tomai in straight sets, 6-1, 6-0, to advance to the second round of the tournament.

Match Overview and Tournament Details

The first-round encounter saw von Deichmann display superior form, concluding the match in just 39 minutes. Her dominant victory over the Portuguese challenger sets a strong tone for her participation in the event. The ITF W75 The Campus Carby Volkswagen Ladies Open is a significant fixture on the women's tennis calendar, running from October 12 to 19, 2025. This tournament, upgraded to a W75 category, offers a substantial prize fund of $60,000 and awards 75 WTA ranking points, making it the most important tennis event ever held in the Algarve region. The main draw commenced on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.

Player Profiles: Von Deichmann and Tomai

Kathinka von Deichmann, aged 31, is a seasoned professional from Liechtenstein. She holds a current WTA ranking of No. 217, having achieved a career-high singles ranking of No. 153 in October 2018. Her career boasts 15 singles and four doubles titles on the ITF Women's Circuit. Notably, von Deichmann made history for her country by becoming the first Liechtensteiner to reach the main draw of a Grand Slam at the 2018 US Open.

Her opponent, Carla Tomai, is a 20-year-old player representing Portugal. Tomai currently holds a WTA ranking of No. 1380. Despite the loss, her participation in the main draw of an ITF W75 event provides valuable experience against higher-ranked opponents.

Looking Ahead

With this decisive first-round win, Kathinka von Deichmann moves forward in the ITF W75 Quinta do Lago tournament, aiming to continue her strong performance in Portugal.