Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea captured her first WTA title in more than four years on Saturday, beating American Ann Li 6-2, 6-4 to lift the trophy in Cleveland.Li, ranked 69th, was seeking a second career title but after battling through three straight three-set matches -- including a semi-final victory over second-seeded Wang Xinyu -- she ran out of steam against Cirstea.
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'It's in my DNA': Williams relishes US Open return at 45
Venus Williams said Saturday she is relishing the prospect of her record-extending 25th US Open appearance, saying the experience of playing in her home Grand Slam never gets old.Williams meanwhile said she will take a relaxed approach into her 25th US Open appearance.
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Mirra Andreeva, Vicky Mboko, João Fonseca and Learner Tien are teens to watch at the US Open
There is a fascination in all sports — all walks of life, maybe — with young stars, those such as tennis player Mirra Andreeva, a Russian who is still only 18 yet already has been a Grand Slam semifinalist and is seeded No. 5 at the U.S. Open as it begins Sunday. Or João Fonseca, a Brazilian who turned 19 on Thursday and just last month became the youngest man since 2011 to reach Wimbledon's third round. Or Learner Tien, a Californian who is 19, already owns four victories over top-10 opponents and takes on Novak Djokovic at Flushing Meadows on Sunday night.
Read more: Mirra Andreeva, Vicky Mboko, João Fonseca and Learner Tien are teens to watch at the US Open
'I love my job' - Williams relishing US Open return
