Hong Kong (AFP) – The American Claire Liu (number 102 in the world ranking) won the first title of her career on Sunday by forcefully defeating the Filipino Alexandra Eala (No. 17) 6-3 and 6-0 in the final of the WTA 250 tournament in Hong Kong.

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The 26-year-old Californian, junior Wimbledon champion in 2017, never confirmed herself in the elite, reaching a best position of number 52 in the world ranking.

In the final in Hong Kong, he gave the surprise by not leaving any option for the young Eala, 21 years old, who played with a heavy bandage on her right knee.

Eala, winner of the Washington tournament in August and one of the hopes of women's tennis, will have to wait to expand her record.

- Result of the WTA 250 final in Hong Kong:

Claire Liu (USA) beats Alexandra Eala (PHI/N.2) 6-3, 6-0

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