Ballarat tennis star Zoe Hives had a breakthrough weekend, claiming the Toowoomba International.
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The tournament was Hives’ fourth event back after a three-month layoff during the year with bone stress to her rib.
After a couple of early exits upon return, Sunday delivered the result she was seeking.
Hives dominated the International Tennis Federation circuit final, beating number five seed Ellen Perez 6-0, 6-2.
In fact it was a dominant tournament for the 21-year-old. After dropping the first set of the week in her opening round, Hives then won 10 sets in a row en route to the championship.
Hives in now ranked 309 in the world.
Hives will continue to hit the matchcourt as she builds towards a strong Australian summer.
WINNING RUN
R32 Katy Dunne 3-6, 6-4, 6-3
R16 Naiktha Bains 7-6 (10), 6-0
QF def Astra Sharma 6-3, 6-4
SF def Lee Ya-hsuan 6-4, 7-5
F def Ellen Perez 6-0, 6-2
