Daria Kasatkina Wins Ningbo Open Title

Daria Kasatkina triumphed over fellow Russian Mirra Andreeva 6-0, 4-6, 6-4 to win the Ningbo Open final, marking her second title of the season and her eighth career title overall. Kasatkina displayed resilience, coming back from a 3-0 deficit in the final set after Andreeva initially leveled the match with a strong second set. The victory also propels Kasatkina into the WTA top 10 rankings. Andreeva, despite her impressive performance throughout the tournament, faced disappointment as she was unable to clinch her second title of the year. Earlier in the competition, Kasatkina had to save match points in a challenging quarterfinal against Yulia Putintseva to reach the final. Both players showcased significant talent and determination throughout the tournament.