Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova defeated Daniela Hantuchova 1-6 6-1 6-0 in the final of Monterrey Open to win her first WTA Tour title.

Earlier that day Pavlyuchenkova played her semi-final, that had been pushed from Saturday to Sunday because of rain. She won 6-3 2-6 6-1, and then had the opportunity to rest as the doubles final took place.

"After my first match, it was hard to concentrate again. I wasn't feeling the ball well and Daniela played a very solid first set," Pavlyuchenkova said. "I tried to understand her game and I started fighting. When you win a final it's hard to understand - you feel a lot of emotions. In a few days I will get it."

Hantuchova who was a late entry and wildcard into the event said: "I played a solid first set with few mistakes, but then she started to play very aggressively with almost no mistakes."

"She really played unbelievable. I was always under pressure. Maybe after the first set she thought she had nothing to lose, then began playing better."

"Even though I lost, I had a great week. I'm frustrated every time I lose, but I played five matches and fought well. The organization was great. My mom and I had a wonderful week."


(via Sony ericsson WTA Tour)

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Wins Monterrey Open