Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani, the top seeds, secured the Dongfeng • Voyah Wuhan Open doubles title on Sunday, defeating third seeds and defending champions Storm Hunter and Katerina Siniakova in straight sets.
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In the final, Dabrowski and Stefani took an early lead, breaking in the first set to go up 4-1. Although Hunter and Siniakova managed to level the score, the top seeds broke decisively in the 12th game, taking the first set 7-5. They continued their momentum in the second set, breaking serve twice and conceding only one break to finish the match with a score of 7-5, 6-4 after 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Stefani reflected on the match, stating that key moments made a significant impact. She mentioned a crucial deuce point in the first set, noting that if Hunter's backhand had cleared, the outcome might have differed. In the second set, she emphasized the need to stay focused against strong opponents like Hunter and Siniakova.
With this victory, Dabrowski and Stefani captured their sixth title of the season, previously winning in Dubai, Strasbourg, Eastbourne, Sao Paulo, and Beijing. This latest win marks their eighth title as a team and their third consecutive win. The duo's overall tour-level record now stands at 79-19.
For Dabrowski, this win represents her 26th career doubles title on the WTA Tour and her eighth at the WTA 1000 level. Stefani claimed her 19th career tour-level title and her sixth at the same level. Both players have qualified for the upcoming WTA Finals in Indian Wells next month.
Dabrowski emphasized the importance of maintaining a competitive schedule and the relentless approach their coach encourages. She expressed satisfaction with their performance and results throughout the season, while also indicating that they remain focused on the upcoming weeks and continuing their growth.
For Siniakova and Hunter, this match marked their ninth tour-level event as a duo. They have secured two titles together and maintain a career win-loss record of 30-6.