Shock success for Petkovic

Shock success for Petkovic

Germany's Andrea Petkovic won her first WTA Tour title at the Nurnberger Gastein Ladies title today.

The world number 98 came into the tournament having won only three main draw matches in her career but she continued her dream run with a 6-2 6-3 win over Ioana Raluca Olaru in the final.

Petkovic won the first five games of the match and did not look back, wrapping up victory in 89 minutes.

The 21-year-old said: "I'm very happy. It's the best moment of my career. I hope I can keep playing like this and build on it."

Olaru, who was also unseeded, beat world number 28 Alize Cornet in the semi-finals, and she added: "I beat two top-30 players this week, the best wins of my career.

"I'm sorry about today - I wish I could have done more, but there's always next tournament."


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