Shuker made a confident start to the final with some aggressive play that took her to a 2-0 lead. However, world No.3 Van Koot started to find her range, with her weight of shot forcing Shuker into a number of untimely errors that ultimately resulted in the Dutchwoman winning six games in a row to take the opening set. 

Shuker battled hard to establish 2-0 and 3-2 leads in the second set as the British No.1 and world No.7 tried to vary her game to nullify Van Koot’s power. However, having finished runner-up at the British Open in five successive finals between 2012 and 2016, Van Koot was not about to let her sixth opportunity to lift the trophy pass by and after earning two match points she put away one last forehand winner after an hour and six minutes of play.  

Despite missing out on silverware, Shuker reflected on her first British Open singles final with fondness as she had nothing but praise for the newly crowned champion, Van Koot. 

"I’m really happy to get to the final this week," shared Shuker. "It’s a shame I couldn’t go one further and win but Aniek you were pretty awesome today.

"Your backhand slice is ridiculous. I’m really happy overall to get to the final, it’s been a good week."