Wang Xiyu claims maiden WTA title as China tennis boycott ends

22-year-old Wang Xiyu won her first WTA title Saturday as she defeated Magda Linette 6-0, 6-2 in the final of the Guangzhou Open, the first Chinese elite women’s tournament to take place since the WTA suspended competitions in the country over fears around player Peng Shuai’s safety. No tournaments have been played in the country since before the pandemic. In …

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Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina Through to Australian Open Final

Aryna Sabalenka and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will face off in the this year’s Australian Open Women’s Singles Final after overcoming their respective opponents on Jan. 26th in the semifinals. 23-year-old Rybakina of Kazakhstan defeated double champion Victoria Azarenka, who last won the title 10 years ago, 7-6 (7-4) 6-3. Rybakina was seeded 22nd. Belarusian 24-year-old Aryna Sabalenka’s 10-match …

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