Ottawa’s Dabrowski, partner Routliffe finish group stage unbeaten at WTA Finals

CANCÚN, Mexico — Ottawa’s Gabriela Dabrowski and partner Erin Routliffe of New Zealand finished the women’s doubles group stage at the WTA Finals with a perfect record after defeating the Czech duo of Katerina Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova 6-4, 7-5 on Friday.

The reigning U.S. Open champions took one hour 34 minutes to defeat the reigning Olympic champions, who won this event in 2021.

Dabrowski picked up a crucial break with the second set tied 5-5 when she fired a backhand return down the line for a winner.

The Canadian served to love in the next game to seal the victory.