Katerina Siniakova wins the Japan Open, beating Ashlyn Krueger 6-1, 6-0

OSAKA, Japan (AP) — Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic claimed her first singles title in three years with a commanding 6-1, 6-0 win over Ashlyn Krueger at the Japan Open on Sunday.

Siniakova broke the 22-year-old American’s serve six times in just 64 minutes to claim her sixth career singles title and first since winning the Jiangxi Open in Nanchang, China, in 2023.

The 30-year-old is better known for her doubles success, with 39 career titles, including the U.S. Open women’s doubles title she won with Taylor Townsend last month.

Siniakova’s victory in Japan came nine years after she won her first singles title in Shenzhen, China, in 2017.

___

See AP’s full tennis coverage here

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles