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Russia's Alexandrova wins maiden WTA title in Shenzhen

Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia won her first WTA singles title at the Shenzhen Open tennis tournament in China. [Courtesy]

Ekaterina Alexandrova won her first WTA singles title after the in-form Russian defeated Elena Rybakina in straight sets in the final of the Shenzhen Open on Saturday.

The fifth seed won 6-2, 6-4 in 73 minutes to begin her season and her Australian Open preparations with a bang.

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