Peer wins to Brianti in straight sets to claim title in China

Shahar Peer has won her first title since three years ago, as the Israeli beat Alberta Brianti to win the China-GDD Guangzhou International Women's Open on Sunday in Guangzhou, China.

Peer had no trouble against her Italian opponent, and easily won with a score of 63 64.

"I'm very happy to win this title. I haven't been in the finals for almost two and a half years, so winning this title is really important to me," Peer said. "At the beginning of the match she played really, really well. She was very aggressive and dominating the points. I was a bit nervous - I wasn't hitting the ball very well. But I found my rhythm. It wasn't perfect, but it was good enough to win today."

Peer is now 1-0 against Brianti in head-to-head results.

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Singles - Final

(5) Shahar Peer (ISR) d. (8) Alberta Brianti (ITA) 63 64