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Unseeded finals in both final tuneup tournaments for Roland Garros – unusual but not that rare, as a … lot of things happen the week before a major.

But among them was Elina Svitolina, who returned in Charleston last month after a maternity break. And if she hasn’t put together a lot of wins – yet – she got a sweet ride through the Strasbourg draw and now has won the title.

Her win over France’s Clara Burel Friday was hard-fought and well-deserved.

In Rabat, Italy’s Lucia Bronzetti had an absolute battle but pulled out the title in three long sets.

Rabat is five hours ahead of EDT; Strasbourg is six hours ahead.

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Internationaux de Strasbourg
Location: Strasbourg, France
Category: WTA 250 
Surface: Red Clay
Dates: May 21 – 27, 2023
Prize money: $259,303
Draws: S32 – D16

Saturday, May 27, 2023
Final results

Singles final

[WC] Elina Svitolina (UKR) def Anna Blinkova (RUS) 62 63

Doubles final

[4] Xu Yifan / Yang Zhaoxuan (CHN) def [2] Desirae Krawczyk (USA) / Giuliana Olmos (MEX) 63 62

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Grand Prix Sar la Princesse Lalla Meryem
Location: Rabat, Morocco
Category: WTA 250 
Surface: Red Clay
Dates: May 15 – 21, 2023
Prize money: $259,303
Draws: S32 – D16

Saturday, May 27, 2023
Final results

Singles final

Lucia Bronzetti (ITA) vs Julia Grabher (AUT) 64 57 75

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