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Yayuk Basuki's historic China Open win details 30 years later

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Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Yayuk Basuki's historic China Open win details 30 years later
Summary

Yayuk Basuki became the first champion of the China Open Women's Singles event in 1994, defeating Kyōko Nagatsuka 6-4, 6-2. Basuki was seeded second and had notable victories against several top competitors leading up to the final. Despite securing six WTA singles titles during her career, Basuki never achieved a top 10 singles ranking. She later found success in doubles and transitioned into politics after retiring in 2013. As of September 29, 2026, her milestone win remains significant in the history of women's tennis.

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  • •Basuki won the inaugural China Open Women’s Singles in 1994
  • •Defeated Kyōko Nagatsuka 6-4, 6-2 in the final
  • •Reached a career-high WTA singles ranking of 19
  • •Continued competing in doubles until 2013
  • •Served as a parliament member in Indonesia post-retirement
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  • 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — She was the first woman to ever win the China Open over 30 years ago but never reached the top 10 in singles
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The first edition of the China Open was first held in 1993. Michael Chang won the men’s singles event, defeating Greg Rusedski 7–6, 6–7, 6–4...

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