A Dominant Week Ends in Triumph
Hannah Klugman has announced herself on the international tennis stage in emphatic fashion, claiming the Lexus Wrexham Open title without conceding a single set throughout the entire tournament. The 17-year-old, a former junior world number one, defeated France's Elsa Jacquemot 6-2, 6-4 in the final to secure the biggest victory of her young career. The win makes her the youngest British player ever to claim a singles title at the W100 level or higher, a milestone that underlines her remarkable potential.
Klugman was on the front foot from the very first game, pressing her opponent relentlessly despite missing her first two break-point chances. She eventually converted and built on that momentum brilliantly, earning a double break to wrap up the opening set with authority. She carried that same energy into the second, racing out to a commanding 5-1 lead before Jacquemot, ranked 157th in the world, rallied back to 5-4. A nervy moment for the home crowd, but Klugman held her nerve to serve out the match at the second attempt.
British Success Continues on Home Soil
Klugman described the post-match feeling as an overwhelming mix of nerves and joy, saying she felt shaking but enormously proud following the victory. The result also means Britain has produced back-to-back Wrexham Open singles champions, following Wales's Mimi Xu, who lifted the trophy in 2025. The celebrations did not stop there either: Freya Christie and Eden Silva added a doubles title to the British haul, beating Hiroko Kuwata and Ankita Raina 6-2, 6-3 in the doubles final.
TennisDraw users had flagged Klugman as one to watch heading into this week's draw, and she delivered in spectacular style.
