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Aphrodite Deng Becomes First Canadian Champion at U.S. Girls’ Junior

Her victory at Atlanta Athletic Club grants her exemption into the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open

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Overview

  • Deng defeated Singapore’s Chen Xingtong 2 and 1 in the 36-hole final to capture the title
  • The 15-year-old landed her third junior major of 2025 after wins at Sage Valley and the Mizuho Americas Open
  • Both finalists secured berths in the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship by reaching the championship match
  • Chen reached the final by upsetting top-seeded Grace Carter 1 up in the semifinals
  • Past champions such as Rose Zhang and Minjee Lee highlight the event’s role as a springboard for future stars