ZHUHAI: Beatriz Haddad Maia claimed her third career tour title by defeating seventh-seeded Zheng Qinwen 7-6(11), 7-6(4) to win the WTA Elite Trophy on Sunday.
The eighth-seeded Brazilian needed 2 hours and 51 minutes to edge past Zheng in a tight battle, which ended the top Chinese player’s win streak at eight matches.
The 19th-ranked Haddad Maia maintained her perfect record this week with her fourth consecutive straight sets victory. Her semifinal win over 17th-ranked Daria Kasatkina followed her opening upset victory over second-seeded Madison Keys and then Caroline Garcia to win the group. Agencies
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