PATTAYA, Thailand (AP) — Slovakia’s Daniela Hantuchova came back from a set down to beat Ajla Tomljanovic of Croatia 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 for her sixth career title at the Thailand Open in Pattaya on Sunday.
The 31-year-old Hantuchova took two hours and seven minutes to become the first player to win the tournament three times after also securing the title in 2011 and 2012.
In the deciding set, Hantuchova secured an early break to lead 2-0 but the stubborn Croatian fought back and the set went with serve until 5-4. Tomljanovic committed her 10th double fault in the final game to bring up match point and then pushed a forehand off court to give Hantuchova victory.
