Crowned ATP and WTA winners last week

Donna Vekic edges Caroline Garcia for first title since 2021

TENNIS Crowned ATP and WTA winners last week

Funmilayo Fameso 10:29 - 06.03.2023

Recap of ATP and WTA tournament winners in the outgoing week.

The past week in the ATP and WTA circuit was filled with many surprises, as many upsets took place and most winners grabbed their first career titles.

Here's a list of all winners crowned in the ATP and WTA tournaments played last week.

Acapulco ATP 500

Alex De Minaur recovered from a set down to beat American Tommy Paul 3-6 6-4 6-1, claiming his first ATP 500 title, which is his seventh ATP career title.

Alex De Minaur won his biggest career title in Acapulco

It is the second time the Aussie has won a final after losing the opening set - the other being Eastbourne in 2021.

Monterrey Open

Donna Vekic overcame world No. 5 Caroline Garcia 6-4 3-6 7-5 to be crowned champion in Monterrey.

It's the Croatian's fourth WTA career title in seven finals, and she's having a strong start to the 2023 season, currently ranked eleventh on the WTA list.

Donna Vekic emerged winner in Monterrey

It is the third time Vekic has emerged victorious in a final by winning seven games in the deciding set.

Chile Open

Nicolas Jarry won his first title since 2019, defeating Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-7(5), 7-6(5), 6-2 in the Chile Open final.

Nicholas Jarry emerged winner in the Chile Open final

The Chilean has been good in the last couple of weeks, losing to only top seed Carlos Alcaraz. So winning a title at home definitely makes it extra special.

Austin Open

Marta Kostyuk captured her maiden Hologic WTA tour title with a 6-3 7-5 win over Varvara Gracheva in the Austin Open final.

Martha Kostyuk emerged victorious in Austin, for her maiden WTA title

It's a huge breakthrough for the 20-year-old, which is first of many for the youngster; considering how talented she is and rated.

PMR Open

Max Purcell clinched his fifth ATP Challenger title of his career, which is his third in three weeks.

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