Ons Jabeur wins Ningbo Open, Jessica Pegula books Kudermertova final in Tokyo
The top-seeded Jabeur won her fifth career title in Ningbo, defeating teenager Diana Shnaider, while Pegula put herself in pole position to reach the WTA Finals. NINGBO, China (AP)—Top-seeded Ons Jabeur won her fifth career title at the Ningbo Open with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over teenager Diana Shnaider on Saturday. The seventh-ranked Jabeur, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, saved her best performance of the tournament for the final and raced to victory in 78 minutes. "I felt tactically I played very well, I had an advantage in that I had more experience than her to manage certain points," Jabeur said. "Playing a final here is more relaxed than playing a Grand Slam final, but I think it will help me gain confidence more, and to help me manage the pressure and stress." The Tunisian had 18 winners to only 10 unforced errors, while saving all three break points she faced, denying the 19-year-old Shnaider any chance to get a foothold in the match. This was 85th-ranked