In the same half of the draw, Mary Dee Vargas Ley (CHI) saw her medal hopes come to an early end, exiting the competition sooner than expected.
As anticipated, in the bottom half of the draw, world and Olympic medallist Tara Babulfath (SWE) proved she had all the tools to reach the podium. By progressing to the final to face Beder, she guaranteed herself at least a silver medal.
Although Babulfath entered the final with a slight advantage, at least on paper, the reality proved quite different. In a tactical and closely contested bout, it was Tuğçe Beder who prevailed, on penalties in golden score, securing her very first grand slam gold medal.
In the first bronze medal contest, Marina Vorobeva (RUS) faced Sarah Ischt (GER). The contest was short-lived, as Vorobeva took control and secured victory quickly with an osaekomi for ippon.
The second bronze medal contest saw Sabina Giliazova (RUS) take on Eva Pérez Soler (ESP). It took only slightly longer for Giliazova to claim victory, throwing her opponent cleanly onto her back with a superb uchi-mata for ippon.
Final (-48 kg)
Bronze Medal Fights (-48 kg)
