FLORIANOPOLIS/STARNBERG, January 23, 2022
World No. 492 Elizabeth Mandlik has clinched the biggest title of her career by winning the Circuito Dove Men & Care La Legión ITF World Tennis Tour W25 hard-court tournament in Florianopolis, Brazil. The 20-year-old US-American defeated 355th-ranked and seventh-seeded Chilean Barbara Gatica 6-0, 6-4 in Sunday’s singles final.
Mandlik, daughter of four-time Grand Slam singles champion Hana Mandlikova, booked her spot in the championship match with wins over Beatriz Verdal of Brazil, converted five of her eight break-point chances against Gatica to seal victory in one hour and 27 minutes.
“I really didn’t expect to be champion here. I came here with the aim of improving my game, but it’s definitely a great way to start the season, I’m very happy,” said Mandlik, who captured her fifth career title on the ITF Pro Circuit.
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