MIAMI: Petra Kvitova drew on all her experience to claim her 30th WTA singles title with a straight sets Miami Open victory over Elena Rybakina on Saturday (Sunday in Manila).
Czech Kvitova, appearing in her first Miami final at the age of 33, triumphed 7-6 6-2 at Hard Rock Stadium, a victory which will return the two-time Wimbledon champion to the top 10 in the world rankings.Rybakina came into the final on a career-best 13-match winning streak after winning the title at Indian Wells and was looking for the rare 'Sunshine Double' of both WTA 1000 events.
Kvitova, who has now won 30 of 41 career finals, said the tie-break, which saw each player have five set points, had turned the contest in her direction.'That was deciding the whole match for sure. I think it was the longest one I ever played in my life. Nothing is easy hanging out with Elena,' she said.
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