Simona Halep beats Elena Rybakina to win Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Halep received the winner’s cheque of $696,860 (Dhs 2.55 million) and 470 ranking points

Published: February 23, 2020 10:38 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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Romania's Simona Halep celebrates after winning over Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Halep who also won the title in Dubai in 2015, clinched her first trophy since Wimbledon last summer, and secured her 20th career title with victory at the Dubai Championships. Image Credit: Reuters

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(From left) Sheikh Hasher Bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, President, UAE Tennis Federation, Simona Halep and Salah Tahlak, Tournament Director, at the Dubai Duty Free Women's Open Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Romania's Simona Halep poses with a trophy as she celebrates after winning the final against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. Image Credit: Reuters

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Romania's Simona Halep holds the trophy after winning over Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the final. Image Credit: AFP

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Simona Halep defeated Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) to secure her 20th career title. Image Credit: AFP

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Romania's Simona Halep holds the trophy after winning over Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Romania's Simona Halep returns the ball to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina returns the ball to Romania's Simona Halep during the final match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Simona Halep dismantled fast-improving youngster Elena Rybakina in an exciting final to win her second singles crown at the Dubai Duty Free Women's Open. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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Romania's Simona Halep in action during the final against Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina. Image Credit: Reuters

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Romania's Simona Halep, right, holds her trophy next to Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina, after she won the final match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship in Dubai. Image Credit: AP

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Fans enjoy the action between Elena Rybakina and Simona Halep in the women's final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News

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