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Sara Bejlek Claims Historic First WTA Title in Abu Dhabi

2/8/2026

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Sara Bejlek won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6, 6-1.
Bejlek becomes the first Czech player to win there.
In doubles, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Maya Joint won the doubles title.
World No. 1 Yui Kamiji defeated Jiske Griffioen to make history in the inaugural Wheelchair Invitational.
The tournament's atmosphere and world-class tennis drew praise and signaled future growth.

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Sara Bejlek won her first WTA Tour singles title at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, defeating Ekaterina Alexandrova 7-6, 6-1.
Bejlek becomes the first Czech player to win there.
In doubles, Ekaterina Alexandrova and Maya Joint won the doubles title.
World No. 1 Yui Kamiji defeated Jiske Griffioen to make history in the inaugural Wheelchair Invitational.
The tournament's atmosphere and world-class tennis drew praise and signaled future growth.