No. 5 seed Daria Kasatkina overcame a mid-match stumble to capture the title at the Ningbo Open on Sunday, defeating fellow Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 in a hard-fought final.
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Match Recap
- Kasatkina dominated the opening set, capitalizing on Andreeva’s four double faults and breaking her serve three times.
- Andreeva responded by tightening her game in the second set, securing three breaks of Kasatkina to even the match at one set apiece.
- In the deciding set, Andreeva raced to a 3-0 lead, but Kasatkina regrouped, breaking her young opponent’s serve twice to close out the match.
The victory marked Kasatkina’s eighth career WTA title, with six of those coming on hard courts. Her ability to stay composed and rally from a set deficit proved pivotal in this victory, which took one hour and 54 minutes to complete.
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Japan Open: Suzan Lamens Captures First WTA Title
In Osaka, Suzan Lamens of the Netherlands claimed her maiden WTA Tour title by defeating Kimberly Birrell 6-0, 6-4 in the Japan Open final, becoming the second qualifier to win a WTA title in 2024.
Tournament Highlights
- Lamens, a qualifier, delivered a flawless performance, particularly in the first set, where she bageled Birrell.
- Despite Birrell attempting a comeback in the second set, Lamens held strong to secure the win in just 73 minutes.
- This all-qualifier final marked a significant milestone for both players, with Birrell also seeking her first career tour victory.
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Busy Day for the Finalists
Both players had to contest their semifinal matches earlier in the day due to rain on Saturday:
Birrell topped Japan’s Aoi Ito 6-4, 6-3 to set up the final showdown.
Lamens defeated seventh-seeded Diane Parry 6-2, 6-4.
