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Kudermetova wins 1st WTA title on clay

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Charleston, April 12: Veronika Kudermetova of Russia won her first WTA title, coming up strong on the big points to beat Danka Kovinic 6-4, 6-2 at the Volvo Car Open.
The 23-year-old Kudermetova did not drop a set in six matches on the way to the championship at the season’s first clay-court tournament — a feat last accomplished here by Serena Williams in 2012. Kovinic, also seeking her first title, sailed a forehand long on match point, making the fifth first-time winner this season on the WTA.
On Saturday night, Kudermetova had trouble calming her nerves at the prospect of her first tournament crown. When she stepped on the court, though, she channeled her performances of the past week to take control against Kovinic. “Of course, it means a lot,” Kudermetova said. “I played really well. I think I deserved this trophy.”
Kudermetova, the 15th seed, relied on her serve and forehand to push past Kovinic, of Montenegro, who had defeated three seeded players to advance to the final. Trailing 3-2 in the opening set,
Kudermetova fought off three break points to hold serve, then took three of the final four games. Kudermetova trailed again in the final set, 2-1, but rallied again to go ahead 3-2. Kudermetova had an ace clocked at 123 mph to win the next game. (AP)

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