Harriet Dart claims first WTA title in Guangzhou
Harriet Dart secured her inaugural WTA Tour victory at the Guangzhou Open, defeating Austria's Lilli Tagger 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. The British number five survived three match points in her semi‑final against Sun Xinran before triumphing in the final. The win lifts her back into the WTA top 100 rankings.
Key facts
- Dart is coached by former champion Marion Bartoli.
- She is 30 years old and hails from Hampstead.
- The tournament took place in Guangzhou, China.
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Why it matters
The title marks a breakthrough for the British player and boosts her world ranking.
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