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Venus Williams defeated Flavia Pennetta 6-1, 6-2 in the final of the WTA Acapulco Open to win her second title in as many weeks.

Venus won her 10th match in a row and her 20th in 21 starts, overpowering the Italian second seed for her 41st career title.

"I started the week very tough, I had such difficult matches - three three-setters in a row, each more difficult than the last," said Williams.

"I think I deserved this win tonight. I played hard all week and tonight my serve and my game all came together.

"I loved coming to Mexico and winning my 41st title here. I hope to be back next year to defend it."

Pennetta was playing her sixth straight final in Acapulco, and is now 2-4 in those (winning in 2005 and 2008 but finishing runner-up in 2004, 2006, 2007 and now 2009). Flavia is now 6-9 overall in Tour singles finals.

"What happened to me? Venus Williams is what happened to me. The No.5 player in the world is what happened to me!" joked Pennetta, after being asked what happened to her. "She was just playing so strong, serving so well, it was hard to fight against her power. I didn’t feel I played badly, she just overpowered me.

"I am not sad to leave like this. I had a great week, reaching the final again. The people here are so nice, they do everything to make the players feel at home, and I feel like this is my second home. The best fans are in Acapulco and I really appreciate their support. All credit to Venus for playing a great match."

(photo/ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images)