Serena beats Jessica to lift Auckland Open title

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Patna : World No 10 Serena Williams, 38, USA, beat World No 82 Jessica Pegula, 25, USA, in the final on January 12, 2020, to lift the WTA Auckland Open (ASB Classic) title in New Zealand, her first title since 2017 Australian Open and 73rd overall. Top seed Serena, the winner of 23 Grand Slam singles title,  beat Jessica in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 in the final at ASB Tennis Centre to win the title.

Serena won 3 break points in the match to 1 by Jessica. She also won 5 games in a row to 2 by Jessica. Serena won 45 service points to 43 by Jessica. Serena’s winning percentage both on her first and second serve (72 % & 61 %) was much higher than that of Jessica (62 % & 44%). Jessica though served 4 Aces in the match to 2 by Serena.

Serena secured 280 rankings points for winnings the title plus cash award while Jessica got 180 rankings points plus cash prize.