PATTAYA, Thailand (AP)—Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia claimed her first title in four years Sunday, defeating Sara Errani of Italy 6-0 6-2 in the Pattaya Open final.
The fourth-seeded Slovak collected her fourth career title and first since Linz in 2007. Hantuchova improved to 3-1 against Errani.
Hantuchova used her forehand to pressure Errani from start, racing to a 5-0 lead in the first set in just 20 minutes. She hit two set points into the net, but converted the third when Errani’s forehand flew long.
Errani got a break to start the second set, but was unable to maintain the momentum and dropped the next four games to trail 4-1.
The Italian then held her serve before Hantuchova wrapped up the match in 76 minutes with a forehand winner down the line.