INDIAN WELLS: Paula Badosa demonstrated her mental toughness to become the WTA Indian Wells champion in her desert debut on Sunday (Monday in Manila) with a hard-fought, three-set victory over two-time champion Victoria Azarenka.

The Spaniard, who had not lost a set since her first match of the tournament, needed three hours and four minutes to outmuscle Azarenka 7-6 (7/5), 2-6, 7-6 (7/2).

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