Venus Williams Defeats Caroline Wozniacki to Win Auckland Classic
Although Caroline Wozniacki took the first set, Venus Williams
bounced back to win the title clash 2-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Auckland: Venus Williams displayed her advanced preparation for the
Australian Open by beating Caroline Wozniacki 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 in
Saturday's final of the ASB Classic.Wozniacki swept through the first
set in 30 minutes on the back of a series of unforced errors by Williams
and seemed headed for her 23rd career title when she broke in the
opening game of the second set.
But Williams turned the momentum from the middle of the set, breaking
back and then going on the offensive with a more accurate serve and with
powerful forehand groundstrokes.Wozniacki continued to fight but
Williams assumed the upper hand, breaking Wozniacki early in the third
set, then clinching the match with a further service break after her
opponent had saved two match points.
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