Wozniacki came into Japan ranked at her highest career rank, and in the final defeated the No. 5 seed in three tough sets, 62 36 61.
"I'm really excited to win this tournament," Wozniacki said. "I had some tough draws against some great players the last few weeks, but both matches were close and I still felt I was playing well. When I saw I was playing Dulko in the first round I thought it would be another tough week, but I took it one match at a time and I'm happy I made it through that and the rest of my matches."
"It was a good match. I definitely had my chances in the second set and I hit a lot of good winners, but she's very aggressive and if you don't keep up with her, she will win," Kanepi said. "I have been here without a coach for the last few weeks. I've been working to figure out who I am on the court by myself, and how I'm playing. I'm very happy with the result, that I made it to the final on my own."
"Japan means a lot to me," Wozniacki said. "I won my first big junior tournament in Osaka, and now this. I always like to come back here. I really like the people and the country in general - and when that's the case, you play better."
Results
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Singles - Final
(1) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) d. (5) Kaia Kanepi (EST) 62 36 61
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