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Wrexham champion Xu wants to be world number one

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After winning the biggest title of her career, newly crowned Wrexham Open champion Mimi Xu has her sights set on the ultimate tennis goal.

The Swansea teenager told Radio Wales Breakfast she want wants to emulate her hero Serena Williams in winning a Grand Slam and become world number one.

"I believe in myself, I believe in the work that I put in every day," Xu said.

"I've been developing myself and my game – my confidence will build as well - I do see myself there some day."

Xu's W100 title at the weekend capped a remarkable breakthrough year on the ladies senior tour which makes her dream seem all the more possible.