Lauren Davis managed to win the second WTA title of her career, defeating Elisabetta Cocciaretto in the final of the tournament in Hobart (category 250).
Lauren Davies, WTA Hobart champion
Davis (84 WTA, coming from qualifying) dominated after an hour and 47 minutes ahead of the Italian 7-6(0), 6-2.
At the age of 29, Lauren also surpassed Kamilla Rakhimova (110 WTA), Kateryna Bindl (97 WTA), Sloane Stevens (36 WTA), Isalyn Bonaventure (92 WTA), Xinya Wang (89 WTA) and Anna Blinkova (72 WTA). .
Know:
- After winning the tournament in Hobart, Lauren will jump 27 places in the world rankings to 57 as of Monday, January 16. In contrast, Elizabeth will climb 19 places to 48.
- Three other players have won the Hobart tournament after qualifying: Mona Barthel (2012), Garbine Muguruza (2014) and Elise Mertens (2017).
- Lauren Davis also has an Oakland title (2017).
- In the first round of the Australian Open 2023, Davis will meet Danka Kovinic (54 WTA), and Cocciaaretto will meet Olena Rybakina (23 WTA).
The Hobart International was contested on hard court from January 9 to 14, was part of the WTA 250 category and had a total prize pool of $259,303.
Summary of the final between Lauren Davis and Elisabetta Cocciaretto
Source: Hot News
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