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Jordanne Whiley lands third title of 2016

Wheelchair tennis queen Jordanne Whiley continued her fine 2016 season by sealing a third women's singles title in Ile de Re.

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The Halesowen star, who lost at the final four stage in the French Open at the beginning of the month.

She returned to success on the picturesque French island – where she also grabbed runners-up in the doubles.

The 24-year-old came out on top against Dutch world No.7 Diede de Groot 6-4, 6-2 on the final day of play.

Whiley and Lucy Shuker were powerless to stop the top seeds in the doubles, as de Groot and Yui Kamiji were 6-4, 5-7, (11-9) victors.

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