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Brilliant Hantuchova defends her title

Slovakian defeats Kirilenko in three sets

Defending champion Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia defended her PTT Pattaya Open title yesterday after an enthralling three-hour victory over Russian world No.26 Maria Kirilenko.

Hantuchova celebrates after beating Kirilenko.

Hantuchova lost the first set 6-7 (4/7) but battled back to beat Kirilenko 6-3, 6-3 in the remaining two sets to win a contest that lasted 3hrs 14mins.

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