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Raina and Gorgodze defeated Zadoinov Bolsova and Aliona Juvan 6-4, 3-6, 10-6 in the final of the $100,000 hard court event at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort and Spa in Dubai.
Katerina Siniakova and veteran Barbora Strycova powered the Czech Republic to the verge of another Fed Cup title in the final against defending champions the United States.
Along with the award, the 33-year-old also received a cheque for $2,000 to be donated to a charity and she opted to help with relief during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Sania is the nominee from the Asia/Oceania Zone along with Indonesia's Priska Madelyn Nugroho.
Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia combined for the decisive point, grinding down Ash Barty and Sam Stosur 6-4, 6-3 in the doubles to seal France's third title in the team event.
On a day of scorching heat, France struck the early blow when Kristina Mladenovic thrashed Ajla Tomljanovic 6-1, 6-1 but the terrier-like Barty wrested back the momentum with her 6-0, 6-0 humiliation of Garcia.
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