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Macao serves up ace entertainment at annual CTA Tour Finals

Macao served up a grand feast of elite tennis last week as the special administrative region played a generous host to the country's year-end championships again with resounding success on and off the court.

As the season finale of the Chinese Tennis Association's domestic circuit, the CTA Tour SJM Professional Finals, aka the National Tennis Championships, was staged in Macao for the third straight year.

Cheered on by enthusiastic fans at Macao Tennis Academy, former women's world No 12 and 2019 US Open quarterfinalist Wang Qiang dominated youngster Wei Sijia in straight sets on Sunday to win her first tournament following a 15-month break due to injuries and personal affairs.

In the men's draw, National Games bronze medalist Terigele ended up on top after his final opponent Bai Yan was forced to retire midway through the third set due to injury.

Terigele lost the 2021 final to star compatriot Wu Yibing on the same court, so Sunday's victory was a major confidence booster for tougher challenges on the entry-level professional circuit next season.