Kateřina Siniaková routs Ashlyn Krueger to win the Japan Open
Kateřina Siniaková of the Czech Republic beat American Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-0 in the Japan Open final in Osaka on Sunday, winning the last 10 games. It is her sixth WTA singles title and her first since Nanchang in 2023, and Tennis Majors says she is the first Czech champion in the event's history. Siniaková is the world No. 1 in doubles.
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Why it matters
Siniaková, ranked world No. 1 in doubles, added her sixth WTA singles title and first since 2023. For American fans, Krueger, who won this event in 2023, reached her first tour-level final of the season.
Sources
- WTA: Siniakova ends title drought with dominant Japan Open victory
- Tennis Majors: Siniakova crushes Krueger to become the first Czech champion in Osaka
- EFE via Infobae: Siniakova gana con autoridad la final de Osaka
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