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By Adrianna Outlaw | Saturday, September 26, 2015

 
Jelena Jankovic

Jelena Jankovic defeated Denisa Allertova, 6-2, 6-0, in the Guangzhou final to claim her 14th career title.

Photo credit: Guangzhou International Women's Open

Jelena Jankovic was in no mood for drama today.

Jankovic hit 10 aces and won 11 consecutive games breezing by Denisa Allertova, 6-2, 6-0, in the Guangzhou International Women's Open final to capture her 14th career WTA title.

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"It's amazing to win a title in China for the second time this year —obviously China is very special to me!" Jankovic said afterward. "I really want to thank the fans, not just for today, but for supporting me for such a long time now, and coming out many, many years whenever I come to China."

A day after Jankovic saved a match point edging Yanina Wickmayer in the semifinals, she had no problems subduing the 74th-ranked Czech.

Allertova produced the best tennis of her career, upsetting world No. 2 Simona Halep and third-seeded Sara Errani en route to her first WTA final.

Showing signs of weariness from a strong week, Allertova hit seven double faults and served just 48 percent in the 70-minute final.

"It was an amazing time for me here," Allertova said. "I'm so happy I could beat so many good players here and play my first final. Jelena was too good, but I'm happy with my week."


 

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