Iga Swiatek defeats Samsonova to win China Open, 5th title of 2023

World no. 2 Iga Swiatek defeated World no. 22 Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final in Beijing to claim her 16th career title and fifth title of the season on Sunday morning (Oct. 8). The Polish 22-year-old is the first player since Serena Williams in 2014-2015 to win five or more titles in consecutive seasons. Swiatek was …

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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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