Harriet Dart wins maiden WTA title at Guangzhou Open
British qualifier Harriet Dart won her first WTA Tour singles title by defeating Lilli Tagger in the final of the Guangzhou Open on Sunday.
Thrilling three-set final match
Dart defeated the 18-year-old Austrian player with a scoreline of 4-6 6-3 6-4. The British number five saved three match points during her semi-final victory over Sun Xinran to reach this final.
Deciding set comeback
Dart held serve after saving two break points in a tense ninth game to secure the title. She celebrated by falling to the court and thanking her team following the win.
Rankings and future plans
The victory lifted Dart back into the top 100 of the WTA rankings. She expressed hope to return next year after playing in front of a large crowd.
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