Eala-conqueror Xiyu wins Asiad crown and Olympic berth


CHINA’S Wang Xiyu (pic), fresh from conquering top seed Alexandra Eala, toppled Zhang Shuai to win Asian Games women’s tennis singles gold yesterday – and a ticket to the Los Angeles Olympics.

The 25-year-old Xiyu breezed past her compatriot 6-2, 6-1 in 66 minutes at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Center in Nagoya.

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