Iga Swiatek came from behind to win an epic first set against Elena Rybakina before easing to a third successive Qatar Open title.
The world No 1 was a double-break down and also had to save set points in a thrilling 90-minute first set before prevailing 7-6 (10-8) 6-2 in Doha.
After the gruelling first set, the semi-final walkover Swiatek had received after Karolina Pliskova appeared to tell, as a tiring Rybakina let too many errors creep into her game in the challenging windy conditions.
More to follow…
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