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Muguruza beats Kontaveit to win WTA Finals

GUADALAJARA, Mexico: Garbine Muguruza beat Anett Kontaveit 6-3, 7-5 on Wednesday to become the first Spaniard to win the elite season-ending WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Muguruza, winner of the 2016 French Open and 2017 Wimbledon titles, capped a 2021 campaign that saw her return to the highest level with titles in Dubai and Chicago after three years outside of the top 10.

Spain's Garbine Muguruza reacts during the 2021 WTA Finals Tournament singles final match against Estonia's Anett Kontaveit in Zapopan, Mexico on November 17, 2021. AFP PHOTO