Double Dutch: Netherlands star Kiki Bertens wins St. Petersburg Open for second straight year
Published 16 Feb, 2020 15:48
Dutch tennis ace Kiki Bertens has defended her title at the WTA St. Petersburg Open, defeating Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan in straight sets 6:1, 6:3.
The 28-year-old dominated the match, dispatching her less experienced opponent who managed to take just four games.
On her way to the final, Bertens had defeated three Russian players – Ekaterina Alexandrova, Anastasia Potapova and Veronika Kudermetova – later apologizing for leaving the tournament without home favorites.
“Sorry everyone that I already knocked three players from Russia out of the tournament this week, but I can do nothing about it,” Bertens said.
Your 2020 @Formula_TX singles champion, @kikibertens! 😃🏆 pic.twitter.com/NTCwVSNxdH
— WTA (@WTA) February 16, 2020
Bertens was due to face Belgian tennis legend Kim Clijsters next week at the 2020 Dubai Open, but withdrew from the tournament citing tiredness.
Four-time Grand Slam winner Clijsters, who resumed her professional career after an eight-year break, will now play Australian Open finalist Garbine Muguruza in the first round.
