Pliskova wins Brisbane for 12th career title

Update: 2019-01-06 17:07 GMT

Brisbane: The Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova on Sunday secured her 12th WTA title with a victory over Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko at the final of Brisbane International. In two hours and 13 minutes, the former world No.1 came from a set down to win 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 over her rival, who was playing her first career Brisbane final, reports Efe. "This is my favorite tournament! I have great memories here," the 26-year-old said, according to the official website of the Brisbane International. Pliskova was crowned champion in the tournament's 2017 edition after her lopsided win 6-0, 6-3 over Alize Cornet of France. Pliskova has long been touted as a future winner of a Grand Slam, but despite a stint as world number one, her best result in a major was runner-up at the 2016 US Open. But she said her ability to win the final would help her in Melbourne. 

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