Noha Akugue bests Barthel in Palermo for first tour-level win in 12 months

A battle of German qualifiers in the first round of the Palermo Ladies Open saw Noma Noha Akugue, 20, overcome former No.23 Mona Barthel, 34, in three sets to notch her first WTA main draw win since reaching the 2023 Hamburg final.