World number one Serena Williams claimed her first Cincinnati title with straight-sets win over Ana Ivanovic at the Western and Southern Open.
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The American tennis ace fell behind early on but recovered to win 6-4 6-1 in 62 minutes, claiming her first victory at the event in six attempts since 2006.
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Williams has now won 62 WTA titles and five in 2014, and she will try for a sixth US Open win when the final Grand Slam of the year gets underway on 25 August, The BBC reported.
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Williams said that it is just amazing to finally win at Cincinnati, and added that it was such a great week. The American said that Ivanovic was playing so hard, hitting so many winners.
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Williams made a slow start to Sunday's final, just as she had 24 hours earlier in the semi-final against Carolina Wozniacki, but again the 17-time Grand Slam champion wrestled control from her opponent.
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Ivanovic, seeded 12th, started confidently off the back of a landmark win over Maria Sharapova in the semis but she could not convert a point for a double-break at 3-1.
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It was the American's third win in four matches against Ivanovic this year, with the Serb having won their contest at the Australian Open in January.
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Ivanovic said that it has been a great week for her in Cincinnati, adding that she really wants to congratulate Williams. She said that she thinks she got a lesson on how to serve while playing against Williams.
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Ivanovic also said that maybe after Williams retires she can give her some tips.