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Garbine Muguruza defends Monterrey title; Madison Keys wins Charleston Open

Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka eyes the ball during a WTA Mexico Open singles match against German tennis player Tatjana Maria (out of frame) in Acapulco, Guerrero State, Mexico, on February 27, 2019.
Image: Victoria Azarenka was forced to retire midway through the Monterrey final

Victoria Azarenka suffered a disappointing end to her quest to win her first singles title in over three years in Monterrey.

The Belarusian, competing in her first final since returning to the tour after giving birth to her son Leo, was forced to retire midway through the Abierto GNP Seguros final against Garbine Muguruza.

Azarenka, who had struggled throughout the match with an injury to her right calf, eventually admitted defeat when trailing 6-1 3-1.

Garbine Muguruza of Spain celebrates at match point against Johanna Konta of Great Britain during day four of the 2019 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 17, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia
Image: Muguruza successfully defended her title

Victory ensured Muguruza successfully defended the crown she won in 2018, and provided the seventh title of her career.

Madison Keys ended a long wait for her fourth career singles title with a 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 victory over Caroline Wozniacki at the Charleston Open.

Keys, who last reached a singles final at the 2017 US Open, battled for her first career win over former world number one Wozniacki in one hour and 46 minutes.

Madison Keys of the United States returns a shot to Samantha Stosur of Australia during Day 4 of the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 21, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Florida
Image: Madison Keys was a winner at the Charleston Open

In a match with only three breaks of serve, Keys made the crucial breakthrough in the sixth game of the second set to move 4-2 ahead and seize the advantage.

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Keys told wtatour.com: "It's definitely been a really great week for me, especially after having some really tough losses the last couple of weeks.

"To be able to really bounce back and have a good week of training with my coach, and then come and win the tournament, is definitely a very good springboard for heading over to Europe."

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