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Ann Li Wins Guangzhou Open Over Qualifier Lulu Sun

The win snaps a three-final skid to deliver the American's second WTA crown in four years.

Overview

  • Li, the No. 2 seed, defeated Sun 7-6(6), 6-2 in the Guangzhou final.
  • She converted her sixth set point in a tense first-set tiebreak after missing chances in the 10th and 12th games.
  • Li took command in the second set with multiple service breaks to close out the match.
  • The result ends her run of finals losses at Merida, Singapore and Cleveland and marks her first title since Tenerife 2021.
  • Sun reached the title match as a qualifier ranked No. 116 and remains without a WTA singles trophy, while Li is set to rise to roughly No. 33.