Rybakina beats Fernandez to defend Ningbo Open title and claim 1st title since earning No. 1 ranking
Elena Rybakina secured her first title since securing the No. 1 ranking, defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 on Sunday to defend her Ningbo Open championship. This marks Rybakina's fourth triumph of the year, following victories at the Australian Open, Stuttgart, and U.S. Open. She has now achieved 15 career titles, including her most recent win at the Ningbo Open, where she dominated Ekaterina Alexandrova last season.
Facing the 30th-ranked Fernandez, a semifinalist at the U.S. Open in 2021, Rybakina demonstrated resilience by saving all four break points and sealing the match with a powerful forehand winner on her first match point.
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