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Simona Halep wins Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Sunday, 23 February 2020 10:52

Simona Halep has won her 20th WTA title after defeating Elena Rybakina in Dubai.

The Romanian struggled in the first set but fought back to win 3-6, 6-3, 7-6.

"I have such crazy emotions right now, it has been a great match," Halep said.

"Rybakina is still really young and has many years ahead of her in the game.

"It was a little bit tough, I was too nervous. You have to fight for every ball, I think I gave my best this week."

This is the third time that Halep has won the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, after victories in 2014 and 2015.

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