Kristina Mladenovic wins the title in St. Petersburg after defeating an extremely tough Yulia Putisneva in the final. The Frenchwoman conquered an extremely comfortable 6-2 5-2 to give the impression that title was an easy one to grab. But you can never trust a spirited Putisneva that managed to win four consecutive games to finally grab the second set at the breaker. Kristina was extremely good in keeping her nerves to sprint against in the decider and claim a decisive 5-1 lead before winning the match 6-2 6-7(3) 6-4.
I have no words. MLADENOVIC
After the match, Kristina commented
“I have no words, really, to express what I feel right now. This win means a lot to me. It was my fourth final, and I’d lost three before that. The wait was definitely worth it because this tournament is just amazing, from the organization all week to the show at the end.
It was amazing getting to face so many top players, and clinching my first WTA title here, especially at a Premier event, I feel absolutely happy right now.”
This was Mladenovic’s 1st career title. The Frenchwoman will break in the top30 after last week.
ðŸ†â¤ï¸ Worth the wait. Couldn’t have wished of a better & more spectacular @wta event for my first title. It was meant to happen here. #MyGame pic.twitter.com/e4mmllBS0s
— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) February 6, 2017
