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Mboko wins Canadian derby, bests Andreescu in Tokyo

Back in the winner's circle for the first time since her title run in Montreal, Victoria Mboko reminded everyone of the tantalizing talent she brings to the court, defeating Bianca Andreescu 6-3, 6-3 in 1 hour and 15 minutes to set up a second-round battle with Eva Lys.

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Fernandez can’t stop, won’t stop winning with defeat of Sakkari in Tokyo

Leylah Fernandez picked up her sixth straight win, defeating former top 10 player Maria Sakkari 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the first round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. She trailed 5-2, then 4-0 in the first-set tiebreak before winning seven of the next eight points to take the opening set. She'll next face Elena Rybakina in the second round.

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Perfect 10: Rybakina defeats Alexandrova to capture Ningbo title

With time running out in the season, Elena Rybakina delivered under pressure in Ningbo, rallying past Ekaterina Alexandrova for her 10th career title and keeping her WTA Finals hopes alive.

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Fernandez wins fifth career title with three-set defeat of Valentova in Osaka

Leylah Fernandez earned her fifth WTA title on Sunday in Osaka, defeating 18-year-old Tereza Valentova 6-0, 5-7, 6-3 in 2 hours and 11 minutes. It was Valentova's first-ever WTA final. Meanwhile, Taylor Townsend and Kristina Mladenovic collected the double trophy on Saturday, defeating Stom Hunter and Desirae Krawczyk for their first title together.

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Alexandrova flips the script on Shnaider; to face Rybakina in Ningbo final

Ekaterina Alexandrova exacted her revenge on Diana Shnaider, avenging her loss in the Monterrey final by defeating her compatriot 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour and 32 minutes to advance to the Ningbo final. There, she'll face Elena Rybakina, who she holds a 3-1 record against in her career.

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Rybakina stops Paolini in Ningbo to keep WTA Finals hopes alive

Elena Rybakina stayed in contention for Riyadh with a semifinal win in Ningbo, while Jasmine Paolini qualified once Mirra Andreeva did not enter Tokyo, leaving the final spot between Rybakina and Andreeva next week.

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Paolini overcomes Bencic, can secure WTA Finals spot with victory against Rybakina

Jasmine Paolini won the longest match of her season against Belinda Bencic in the AUX Ningbo Open quarterfinals and will face Elena Rybakina in the semifinals as both players seek to qualify for the WTA Finals Riyadh.