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Jabeur triumphs in Charleston

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Tunisia's Ons Jabeur claimed her first WTA tennis title of the season with victory over Belinda Bencic of Switzerland 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 in the final of the Charleston Open in South Carolina, USA.

Defending champion Bencic played two matches on Sunday, completing a rain-interrupted semi-final against Jessica Pegula before facing Jabeur. It is Jabeur's fourth WTA title and second on clay.

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