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Elena Pridankina earns first WTA main-draw win at Jiujiang Open

November 1, 2024 at 02:20:50 PM GMT+5:30

19-year-old Russian Elena Pridankina saved three set points in the second set to defeat Germany's Ella Seidel and earn her first WTA main-draw victory in the opening round of the Jiujiang Open. No. 1 seed Marie Bouzkova also had to come back from an early break down to defeat Filipina Alexandra Eala. Other winners on Monday included Kamilla Rakhimova and Arantxa Rus.

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Yuan Yue Wins Hong Kong Open, Makes History for China

Chinese tennis player Yuan Yue became the first player from her country to win a WTA title in eight years when she triumphed at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

The 20-year-old defeated Nao Hibino of Japan 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) in the final, becoming the first Chinese woman since Li Na in 2013 to win a WTA tournament.

Yuan's victory is a significant milestone for Chinese tennis, which has been on the rise in recent years. She is now ranked No. 44 in the world, making her the highest-ranked Chinese player on the WTA Tour.

Sofia Kenin Withdraws from Hong Kong Open

Sofia Kenin, the reigning Australian Open champion, withdrew from the Hong Kong Open just hours before her first match on Tuesday.

The American cited a right thigh injury as the reason for her withdrawal. She had been scheduled to face Hibino in the second round.

Kenin's withdrawal is a major blow to the tournament, which is already without world No. 1 Ashleigh Barty.

Elena Pridankina Earns First WTA Main-Draw Victory

19-year-old Russian Elena Pridankina saved three set points in the second set to defeat Germany's Ella Seidel and earn her first WTA main-draw victory in the opening round of the Jiujiang Open.

Pridankina, who is currently ranked No. 395 in the world, played a near-perfect match against Seidel, who is ranked No. 229. She won 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) in just over two hours.

Other winners on Monday included Kamilla Rakhimova and Arantxa Rus.

Top 5 FAQs

  1. Who is Yuan Yue?

Yuan Yue is a 20-year-old Chinese tennis player who became the first player from her country to win a WTA title in eight years when she triumphed at the Hong Kong Open on Sunday.

  1. Why did Sofia Kenin withdraw from the Hong Kong Open?

Sofia Kenin withdrew from the Hong Kong Open just hours before her first match on Tuesday due to a right thigh injury.

  1. Who won the Jiujiang Open?

Elena Pridankina won the Jiujiang Open, defeating Germany's Ella Seidel 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) in the final.

  1. Who is the highest-ranked Chinese player on the WTA Tour?

Yuan Yue is the highest-ranked Chinese player on the WTA Tour, at No. 44 in the world.

  1. When was the last time a Chinese woman won a WTA tournament?

Li Na was the last Chinese woman to win a WTA tournament, in 2013.

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