DOHA, Qatar -- Second-seeded Nadia Petrova beat the second-ranked Amelie Mauresmo of France 6-3, 7-5 to win the final of the Qatar Open on Saturday.
Petrova becomes the third Russian to win the Qatar title in six years, after Anastasia Myskina (twice) and Maria Sharapova.
"I am absolutely delighted with my effort," Petrova said after winning her second career WTA Tour title. "I played my best match here in Doha today against probably the best player of the tournament."
The top-seeded Mauresmo, who had already won the Australian Open and two other titles this year, failed to earn the top-ranked position.
"It's been a great week for me," Mauresmo said. "I think Nadia played a great match and won. Congratulations to her. I loved playing here in front of a lot of French fans."
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| Nadia Petrova displays the hardware she earned with her victory over Amelie Mauresmo. (AP) |
The No. 8th-ranked Petrova is now 2-4 head-to-head with Mauresmo.
Petrova won $95,5000 and a Harley Davidson motorcycle, while Mauresmo picked up $51,000.
Also Saturday, Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia and Ai Sugiyama of Japan won the doubles final 6-4, 6-4 against China's Li Ting and Tiantian Sun.
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