Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic won her 2nd career WTA title by defeating Simona Halep of Romania in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2. Benesova also won the doubles championship with partner Anabel Medina Garrigues. This was Benesova's first singles title in more than 6 years.
"It has been such a long time since Acapulco, six years," said Benesova. "I'm just happy I could make it again. I'm happy I could play both events here - Anabel really helped me a lot, she’s a great player. And winning both singles and doubles... it couldn't be better."
Halep who is best known for getting breast reduction surgery in the offseason to help her game came out nervous and quickly fell behind 5-2 in the first set. She was able to mount a small comeback to make it 5-4, but Benesova shut the door and took the set 6-4. Nerves definetly played a factor in Halep's play. She was playing in her first ever WTA final, and her downfall was too many unforced errors. Benesova was able to capitalize on the mistakes and take the 2nd set and championship 6-2.
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