Kasatkina denies Tunisian Jabeur to lift Kremlin Cup
(Reuters) – Home favorite Daria Kasatkina roared back from a set and 4-1 down to win the Kremlin Cup in Moscow on Saturday, denying Tunisian qualifer Ons Jabeur a first WTA title for her country. Last year’s runner-up Kasatkina survived a rollercoaster encounter to complete the turnaround for a 2-6 7-6(3) 6-4 victory after two hours and five minutes. The pair exchanged early breaks in the opening set before Kasatkina fired a blistering forehand to take a 4-2 lead. Playing her first WTA final, and a first for a Tunisian, Jabeur recovered with some aggressive returns as she reeled...
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