The stunning opening victory versus past year’s runners up and favourites was clinched in the decisive doubles by Anna-Lena Grönefeld and Tatjana Maria: in a genuine tennis cliff-hanger lasting two and a half hours in the marketed-out Chizhovka-Arena on Sunday, they defeated Aryna Sabalenka and Lidziya Marozava six-seven, seven-5, six-four. “It’s why one particular plays tennis. For one’s place, for such matches,” reported Anna-Lena Grönefeld. Tatjana Maria extra, “We experienced a superb team this weekend and…
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