Serbian Aleksandra Krunic won her first WTA title yesterday by beating Belgian Kirsten Flipkens 6-7 (0/7), 7-5, 6-1 to win on grass at 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands. After two tight sets, Krunic, 25, seeded seventh, took control in the third to beat Flipkens.

Krunic was required to show her spirit as she downed top seed and two-time champion Coco Vandeweghe in three sets in the last four, with a similar fightback then required against Flipkens. She had looked down and out, a set and a break down, but a pep talk from her coach seemed to inspire her and there only looked like being one winner once she drew level.