Watson claims Monterrey Open title
British number two Heather Watson beat Kirsten Flipkens to win the Monterrey Open in Mexico, her third WTA title.
The 23-year-old lost the first set but came back to defeat her 30-year-old Belgian opponent 3-6 6-2 6-3.
World number 73 Flipkens briefly threatened a revival in the deciding set, forcing two break points as Watson served for the match.
But the world number 84 held her nerve to add the title to the Japan Open in 2012 and Hobart International in 2015.
“It was really tough, I was so nervous coming into the match because I’d never beaten Kirsten before, she’s a great player and really makes you work,” Guernsey-born Watson said.
“I thought she was pretty flawless in the first set and I was getting frustrated but I just had to stay clam and try my best, and didn’t look past the next point.”
More to follow.