Abu Dhabi Open
Sara Bejlek leaps into WTA top 50 after first title win
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Czech teenager Sara Bejlek has surged 63 places to No. 38 in the latest WTA rankings following her victory at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. The 20-year-old qualifier claimed her maiden WTA title by defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final. Other notable climbers include Oleksandra Oliynykova and Hailey Baptiste after strong showings in recent tournaments.
Sara Bejlek, a 20-year-old Czech qualifier ranked No. 101, captured her maiden WTA singles title at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open by defeating No. 2 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6(5), 6-1 in the final. The victory marked Bejlek's seventh straight win in eight days, including two qualifying matches. She became the first qualifier to win the event in its five-year history.
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Ekaterina Alexandrova fought back from a set down and saved a match point to defeat Hailey Baptiste and advance to the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open final. She will face qualifier Sara Bejlek, who outlasted Clara Tauson in a three-set semifinal thriller to reach her first WTA final. The 20-year-old Czech has impressed all week, coming through qualifying to challenge for her maiden title.