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          Sara Bejlek returns the ball. Ekaterina Alexandrova (pink) takes on Sara Bejlek (black top) in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open singles final. International Tennis Centre, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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