San Diego, United States, 4 March 2024 | Matt Trollope
Ellen Perez has claimed her sixth profession WTA doubles title after victory in San Diego with American companion Nicole Melichar-Martinez.
The duo dominated No.1 seeds Desirae Krawczyk and Jessica Pegula, successful 6-1 6-2 in simply 62 minutes.
It’s the 28-year-old Australian’s first title at WTA 500 stage.
Perez and Melichar-Martinez snap an eight-match shedding streak in finals within the course of, successful their first doubles title since Cleveland in August 2022.
Perez’ victory accomplished an excellent day for Australia in doubles; simply hours earlier in Austin, Olivia Gadecki broke by means of for her first WTA title alongside Brit Olivia Nicholls.
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Per week after reaching the WTA 1000 last in Dubai, Perez and Melichar-Martinez have gained seven of their previous eight matches.
Perez is projected to rise to a brand new career-high rating of world No.8.
Aussies in motion – San Diego
RESULTS
Ladies’s doubles, last
[3] Ellen Perez (AUS)/Nicole Melichar-Martinez (USA) d [1] Desirae Krawczyk (USA)/Jessica Pegula (USA) 6-1 6-2
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