Safina wins Slovenia Open

World number one Dinara Safina beat Italian Sara Errani 6-7 6-1 7-5 to win the Slovenia Open. Errani took the first set 7-6 but the 23-year-old Russian increased the pressure in the second set to win four straight games and lead 5-1. Despite a thigh...

World number one Dinara Safina beat Italian Sara Errani 6-7 6-1 7-5 to win the Slovenia Open. Errani took the first set 7-6 but the 23-year-old Russian increased the pressure in the second set to win four straight games and lead 5-1. Despite a thigh injury, 2008 Slovenia Open winner Errani pulled back to 5-4 in the third set before Safina sealed victory after 172 minutes.

Reuters

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