Dominika Cibulkova won the WTA Finals in Singapore, an achievement she called the best of her career.
Dominika Cibulkova won the WTA Finals in Singapore, an achievement she called the best of her career.
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She overcame world No. 1 Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-4 to claim the eighth WTA title of her career.
She overcame world No. 1 Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-4 to claim the eighth WTA title of her career.
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Having missed out on three match points, the Slovakian took the title in two sets, collapsing to the ground in disbelief.
Having missed out on three match points, the Slovakian took the title in two sets, collapsing to the ground in disbelief.
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She picks up a handsome $2 million in prize money.
She picks up a handsome $2 million in prize money.
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Angelique Kerber has enjoyed a successful year, winning the Australian and US Open titles on her way to becoming world No. 1. However, she was outplayed by Cibulkova in the final.
Angelique Kerber has enjoyed a successful year, winning the Australian and US Open titles on her way to becoming world No. 1. However, she was outplayed by Cibulkova in the final.
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Victory in Singapore is timely for the Slovakian, who has struggled in recent Grand Slams. In this year's French Open, she lost in the third round against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro.
Victory in Singapore is timely for the Slovakian, who has struggled in recent Grand Slams. In this year's French Open, she lost in the third round against Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro.
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Having won her first grass-court title at the WTA's Eastbourne International, Cibulkova reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals in July.
Having won her first grass-court title at the WTA's Eastbourne International, Cibulkova reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals in July.
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Her best Grand Slam performance came during the 2014 Australian Open, where she was defeated in the final by China's Li Na.
Her best Grand Slam performance came during the 2014 Australian Open, where she was defeated in the final by China's Li Na.
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