Australian tennis player Maya Joint emerged victorious at the Rabat Open, clinching the title after defeating Romanian Jaqueline Cristian with a score of 6-3, 6-2 at Union Sportive des Cheminots du Maroc on Saturday.
Ranked No. 78 in the world, Joint showed impressive form throughout the tournament, having previously overcome several tough competitors. She defeated Croat Ana Konjuh with a score of 7-5, 6-2, eliminated ninth-seeded American Katie Volynets convincingly with a 6-0, 6-3 win, and bested fourth-seeded American Ann Li in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1. Joint also faced Ajla Tomljanovic, winning that match when Tomljanovic retired with a score of 6-4.
Cristian, who was ranked No. 74, progressed to the final by defeating a series of formidable players. She claimed victories over Ukrainian wildcard Yelyzaveta Kotliar (6-3, 6-1), Spanish player Aliona Bolsova (7-6 (1), 7-6 (1)), Latvian wildcard Anastasija Sevastova (6-3, 6-4), and second-seeded Colombian Camila Osorio after a challenging match that ended 6-7 (6), 6-4, 6-4.
Joint’s success at this tournament marks a significant achievement in her career, highlighting her potential and skill as she continues to rise in the tennis world. This victory not only boosts her ranking but also solidifies her status as a player to watch in future tournaments.