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16:58, 06-Nov-2017
Georges claims WTA Elite Trophy title in Zhuhai
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The WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai wrapped up on Sunday as seventh-seeded German Julia Goerges defeated number two seed Coco Vandeweghe in the women's final for her second title of the year.
Goerges won the first set 7-5 against Vandeweghe after falling behind 5-3 midway. She would carry her momentum into the second set, playing unstoppable tennis against the American.
She completed the victory with a cross-court return winner on her second championship point. The 29-year-old screamed in delight after completing a stellar year in which she won two titles and reached five finals.
Duan Yingying and Han Xinyun of China celebrate in the doubles final against Jingjing Lu and Shuai Zhang of China during the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai 2017. /VCG Photo
Duan Yingying and Han Xinyun of China celebrate in the doubles final against Jingjing Lu and Shuai Zhang of China during the WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai 2017. /VCG Photo
In women's doubles, Duan Yingying and Han Xinyun took on Zhang Shuai and Lu Jingjing in an all-Chinese final.
Duan and Han dominated the match early and quickly established a 3-love lead in the first set. The duo retained the upper hand, both in front of the net, and at the baseline, on their way to taking the first set 6-2.
In the second set, Duan and Han didn't meet any difficulties or much resistance from their opponents. They continued to control the match, and won in straight sets; 6-2, 6-1 to stand atop the podium at this year's tournament. The win marked their first title at the WTA Elite Trophy, and the biggest honor so far in their careers.