Barbara Zahlavova Strycova through to final 2014

Joining Ivanovic in the Aegon Classic final will be the world No.62 Barbara Zahlavova Strycova, who beat Casey Dellacqua, 7-6(5), 6-1. 

Strycova was the lowest ranked player remaining in the tournament but has looked comfortable on the grass so far. Just six minutes into the game play was stopped due to rain and the covers had to be thrown on. When they returned to the court, it was Strycova who benefited from the stoppage as the Czech took the initial break. But the Aussie came back to bring the set back on serve before the match was stopped due to rain once more. After the second restart, the pair exchanged breaks again as the set went to a tie break. Strycova won the test of nerves as she held strong to take the opening set 7-6(5). The Czech thrived from the tight affair as she took an early break in the following set. Dellacqua on the other hand was unable to find her rhythm on her serve and Strycova took advantage by going 3-0 up before seeing out a straight sets win. Zahlavova Strycova commented after the match: "I can't believe it. It's great. It's something I never did before, and I am very pleased and overwhelmed that I could pull it through today. 
Ahead of her match against the Aegon Classic top seed, the 28 year-old added: "My thoughts are Ana is a great player. Such a champion. She was No.1 in the world, and I expect it to be very challenging and I'm looking forward for this."