China’s Guo Hanyu and Russia’s Alexandra Panova clinched the women’s doubles title at the WTA Adelaide International on Friday, overcoming Germany’s Laura Siegemund and Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia with a 7-5, 6-4 victory in the final.
The duo showcased composure under pressure, seizing crucial break points in both sets despite nearly identical match statistics. Guo was instrumental at the net, capitalizing on opportunities and delivering powerful returns that kept their opponents on the defensive.
The decisive moment came when Siegemund and Haddad Maia double-faulted on championship point, sealing a straight-sets triumph for Guo and Panova. This victory marks the fourth WTA doubles title for the 26-year-old Guo Hanyu from Henan Province, further establishing her presence on the international tennis stage.
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Guo, Panova lift women's doubles trophy at WTA Adelaide International
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