Serbian Olga Danilovic powered previous American qualifier Caroline Dolehide 6-3, 6-1 within the Guangzhou Open remaining Sunday to seal her first trophy of the season and second of her profession.
World No. 86 Danilovic, whose earlier triumph got here on clay in Moscow six years in the past, grabbed a break within the fifth recreation of the primary set in her first hard-court remaining and overcame a late comeback try from Dolehide to seal the victory.
“I am so proud of the best way I performed in the course of the event,” Danilovic mentioned. “I am so happy with myself and my crew. I actually confirmed what I can do. I am very excited to be ending the season this fashion.”
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After wrapping up the opener with a second break, the 23-year-old appeared distracted by motion within the stands and surrendered her serve early within the second set, however she responded strongly to construct a 4-1 lead.
Danilovic peppered her fatigued opponent with highly effective pictures for a double break and closed out the match on serve, ending with a blistering forehand winner earlier than an enormous serve on her third match level.
