Aryna Sabalenka won the Emirati competition for the third year in a row.
The numbers speak for themselves. Belarus Aryna sabalenka was awarded on Wednesday Abu Dhabi tournament for the third year in a row, stretching its streak of series wins on the tour to 15.
By defeating Russian Kudermetova, 6-2, 6-2 without discussion, Sabalenka clinched the ninth title of her career.
Beautifully placed drop shot ✨@SabalenkaA | #AbuDhabiWTA pic.twitter.com/bN6Bo8ODZR
– wta (@WTA) January 13, 2021
Next Monday, the 22-year-old will reach the 7e world place, the highest ranking since his debut in WTA competition in 2016.
15th consecutive win
3rd title in a row
9th title overall 🏆@SabalenkaA defeats Kudermetova 6-2, 6-2 for the title!#AbuDhabiWTA pic.twitter.com/MX6Od7P3xZ– wta (@WTA) January 13, 2021
ABU DHABI (United Arab Emirates, WTA 500, hard outside, 460,730 €)
First edition
Final
Sabalenka (BIE, n ° 4) beats Kudermetova (RUS): 6-2, 6-2
Semi-finals
Sabalenka (BIE, n ° 4) beats Sakkari (GRE, n ° 9): 6-3, 6-2
Kudermetova (RUS) beats Kostyuk (UKR): 7-6 (8), 6-4
