Hantuchova defends Pattaya Open title
- Published: 13/02/2012 at 12:32 AM
- Online news: Asia
Slovakia's third-seeded Daniela Hantuchova successfully defended her Pattaya Open title on Sunday, beating fourth seed Russian Maria Kirilenko in a marathon three hour 14-minute battle.
Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia poses with her trophy during the awards ceremony at the WTA Pattaya Open tennis tournament in the Thai resort of Pattaya on February 11. Hantuchova beat Maria Kirilenko of Russia 7-6, 3-6, 3-6.
The three sets victory 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3 was Hantuchova's fifth career title, and means the world number 20 is now unbeaten in 10 matches at the Thai resort, where her victory this year brings her $37,000.
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