The win gives Duval her first career professional singles title and a sweep of the 2013 Tevlin Challenger trophies, as the 17-year-old also clinched her first pro-level doubles title on Friday alongside Canadian partner Francoise Abanda (Montreal).
Duval, currently ranked world No. 198, defeated three higher-ranked players en route to the trophy, world No. 113 Mandy Minella of Luxembourg in the quarter-finals, No. 141 Andrea Hlavackova of Czech Republic in the semifinals, and No. 95 Babos in the championship match.
“I think mentally is how this week has helped me the most,†Duval said. “Starting from the first round I’ve had to really struggle with tough matches so I think this is definitely a confidence booster for me.â€
Taking place at the Centre of Excellence at Rexall Centre in Toronto, the Tevlin Challenger has been running for nine years. Duval now joins an impressive list of past champions that includes 2012 winner Eugenie Bouchard, who is now ranked world No. 32, Aleksandra Wozniak, Heather Watson, and Sabine Lisicki.
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