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HUA HIN, Thailand (AP) — Rising Russian star Diana Shnaider bounced back from a turbulent second set to upend defending champion Zhu Lin of China 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 for her maiden title at the WTA Thailand Open on Sunday. In the second, Zhu mounted a comeback, winning four consecutive games from 2-2, to force a decisive third set. Following a toilet break, Shnaider returned to the court with renewed intensity. As Zhu struggled to maintain focus, Shnaider seized the opportunity to break her opponent three times to clinch the decisive set and claim her first WTA title. Photos You Should See View All 45 ImagesIt was Shnaider’s second WTA final appearance, having previously lost to Ons Jabeur in Ningbo, China last September.

Persons: HUA, Diana Shnaider, Zhu Lin, Zhu, Shnaider, “, I’m, ” Shnaider, ”, Miyu Kato, Aldila, Guo, Xinyu Jiang, ___ Organizations: WTA Thailand, North Carolina State University, WTA Locations: HUA HIN, Thailand, China, Ningbo, Japan, Indonesia, Auckland, Cleveland

☆ I retired and moved to Thailand. It's cheap, and I feel more respected here than in the UK.
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-22 | by ( Rebecca Root | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The 75-year-old Brit landed on Hua Hin, a beach town south of Bangkok, Thailand. south of Bangkok, Thailand. He spends his days swimming and sun bathing and said medical care is cheaper and faster. Choosing where I wanted to retire abroad was difficultI decided against a care home in the UK for myself. My family's reaction when I said I would retire in Thailand was, "We can't come to see you.

Persons: Jeffrey Ogden, Brit, Hua Hin, —, I've, I'd, I'm, Chiang Mai, didn't Organizations: Service, Sunshine International Locations: Bangkok, Thailand, Watford, United Kingdom, Spain, Caribbean, America, Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Asia, Pattaya, Hua

☆ China's Wang claims maiden WTA title in Guangzhou
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

The 22-year-old Wang's victory marked the fourth time that a Chinese player has been crowned champion in Guangzhou, following Wang Qiang (2018), Zhang Shuai (2013, 2017) and Li Na (2004). "It was very exciting and it's a very emotional moment because in this tournament, every player is really tough," Wang said. "I wanted a title from the first day, even when I started tennis. China last hosted a WTA tournament in 2019, before the COVID crisis wreaked havoc on the global sports schedule. The WTA was widely praised for suspending tournaments in China but reversed its decision in April.

Persons: Wang Xiyu, Russia's Mirra Andreeva, Toby Melville, Magda Linette, Wang Qiang, Zhang Shuai, Li Na, Wang, I'm, Zhu Lin, Hua Hin, Zheng Qinwen, Peng Shuai, Peng, Shrivathsa Sridhar Organizations: Lawn Tennis, Croquet Club, WTA, Guangzhou, women's, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Guangzhou, Palermo, China, Bengaluru

☆ WTA roundup: Alycia Parks, Lin Zhu win first singles titles
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

February 5 - Alycia Parks won her first WTA singles title, defeating No. She won points on 85 percent of her first serves and saved all four break points she faced. She converted 80 percent of her first serves into points and staved off two break points until championship point, when she double faulted on the final break point of the match. Thailand OpenLin Zhu of China was another first-time WTA tour winner, defeating Lesia Tsurenko 6-4, 6-4 in Hua Hin. And in a match that saw 23 break point opportunities, Zhu cashed in on eight of nine attempts but saved only eight of 14 break points on her serve.

☆ Motivul scandalos pentru care o tenismenă din Bulgaria a fost suspendată pe viață din orice activitate legată de acest sport
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-22 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: +1 min

A vrut să se îmbogățească trucând meciuri și a fost "eliminată definitiv" din tenis. Alexandrina Naidenova din Bulgaria a fost suspendată pe viață din orice activitate legată de tenis, după o investigație a Unității pentru Integritatea Tenisului a demonstrat că aceasta a trucat mai multe partide în perioada 2015-2019. Măsurile drastice au fost aplicate după ce jucătoarea născută la Plovdiv a refuzat să coopereze cu Unitatea pentru Integritatea Tenisului. Ultimul turneu la care a participat Naidenova a fost cel de la Hua Hin, în Thailanda, de acum un an. Karen Haciatrian a fost suspendat pe viaţă, iar fratele său, Iuri Haciatrian, a primit o suspendare de 10 ani.

Persons: Naidenova, Ea, Hua, Karen Haciatrian, Iuri Haciatrian Locations: Bulgaria, Plovdiv, Thailanda

Sportiva din Bulgaria a fost suspendată pe viață, după ce o investigație a TIU a arătat că aceasta a trucat mai multe partide în perioada 2015-2019. Aleksandrina Naydenova, suspendată pe viață din tenis și amendată cu 150.000 de dolariPe lângă suspendare, Naydenova va fi nevoită să plătească și o amendă majoră, de 150.000 de dolari, scrie As. Naydenova a atins cea mai bună clasare din carieră în septembrie 2019, când ocupa locul 218 la simplu. Ultimul turneu la care a participat Naydenova a avut loc la Hua Hin, în Thailanda, în perioada 12-17 noiembrie 2019. Karen Haciatrian a fost suspendat pe viaţă, iar fratele său, Iuri Haciatrian, a primit o suspendare de 10 ani, potrivit Agerpres.

Persons: Aleksandrina, Ea, Naydenova, Hua, Karen Haciatrian, Iuri Haciatrian Organizations: Agerpres Locations: Bulgaria, Plovdiv, Thailanda, TIU

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