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Navarro clinches Strasbourg title as Buse shocks in Hamburg

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Emma Navarro captured her first title in over a year by defeating top seed Victoria Mboko 6‑0 5‑7 6‑2 at the Strasbourg Open. The 25‑year‑old former world No.8 rallied after a dominant first set, sealing her third WTA crown and first on clay. Ranked 39th, Navarro said the victory comes after a spell of illness that forced several withdrawals, giving her a timely confidence boost ahead of the French Open.

In Geneva, 20‑year‑old Learner Tien earned his second ATP trophy, beating Argentina’s Mariano Navone 3‑6 6‑3 7‑5. Meanwhile, Peruvian qualifier Ignacio Buse produced the tournament’s biggest upset, outlasting sixth seed Tommy Paul 7‑6(8‑6) 4‑6 6‑3 to claim the Hamburg Open. Buse becomes the first Peruvian ATP champion since Luis Horna’s 2007 victory, ending a 19‑year drought.

Croatia’s Petra Marcinko seized her maiden WTA title in Morocco, leading 6‑2 3‑0 before Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina retired, handing Marcinko a 46‑minute victory. With three different nationalities claiming trophies this week, the European clay swing showcases emerging talent and adds depth to the field ahead of Roland Garros, where recent form will heavily influence seedings.