Bartoli Vs Williams, who is the winner?
The Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli caused a surprise by winning 6-2, 5-7 and 6-4 against Venus Williams in the finals of the tournament at Stanford on Sunday.
Bartoli concluded the match with two consecutive as to realize a second title in 2009 and fifth in career.
“I’ve had a great tournament, but Marion was too good today,” Williams said before a record crowd of 3852 people after the match.
Bartoli was wearing his description to 32-13 for 2009. It offers a yield of 3-4 against the top 10 players so far this year.
Marion Bartoli
Bartoli, eighth seed, was defeated in the finals of the tournament last year. It is expected that the gain allows it to climb two places in WTA ranking to 12th place.
Williams has succeeded Eights Aces, but has not helped its cause by committing 12 double faults. The American second seed, participated in the tournament for the first time since 2005. She won two titles, but none since 2002.
Both players had not competed only once in the final at Wimbledon in 2007. Williams prevailed 6-4, 6-1. Williams shows a record of 31-8 this year. She still won 12 of its last 15 matches.