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was the two-time defending champion, but withdrew with an arm injury before the tournament began.

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won the title without dropping a set, defeating

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in the final 6–3, 7–5. As a result of winning the title, Barty attained the WTA no. 1 singles ranking for the first time, displacing

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at the No. 1 position. The second round match between Karolína and

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was the first match between identical twins in

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history.

Seeds

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Seeds

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