Sabalenka overpowers Kontaveit in Wuhan final

Tennis

WUHAN, China — Aryna Sabalenka beat Anett Kontaveit of Estonia 6-3, 6-3 to win the Wuhan Open title Saturday.

Sabalenka capitalized on her superior service game in their first meeting, winning 78 percent of first-serve points without facing a break point.

“You’re always nervous before the final because it’s different,” said Sabalenka. “But on the court I was pretty comfortable. I was confident with myself.”

The 20-year-old Belarusian now has her second career title in as many months, with her first win coming at New Haven in August. She will move up to a career-high No. 16 in the world rankings.

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