Veronika Kudermetova received her second WTA Tour title by beating Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-1 within the Pan Pacific Open last in Tokyo.
American Pegula fought again from 3-0 all the way down to stage the primary set at 5-5, however served two double faults in a row at 6-5 down as world quantity 19 Kudermetova took the primary set.
The Russian raced by way of the second to safe victory in a single hour 24 minutes.
“I am actually blissful about my efficiency,” stated the 26-year-old.
“It is my second title and I am pleased with myself.”
Kudermetova hit 17 winners in comparison with world quantity 4 Pegula’s seven.
“I ready myself for a troublesome match as Jessica is a superb participant and an ideal fighter,” stated Kudermetova.
Her earlier title got here in one other WTA 500 occasion, in Charleston in 2021.