Two Taiwanese sisters won the women’s doubles title at the Aegon International tennis tournament in Eastborne, United Kingdom, on Sunday.
The duo – Chan Yung-jan and her younger sister Chan Hao-ching – defeated former world number one Martina Hingis from Switzerland, who was playing with Flavia Pennetta from Italy, 6-3, 6-7 (10-7). Pennetta was also formerly part of a top ranked doubles pair.
On her Facebook page, Chan Yung-jan said the victory boosted her confidence because Hingis and Pennetta are famous tennis players with a lot of skill and experience.
This is the second WTA title for the Chan sisters. Chan Yung-jan said it boded well for their chances this year at Wimbledon, where the championships will take place between this coming Monday and July 6.