Begu Defends Home Turf at WTA Bucharest, Also Claims Doubles

Romanian Irina-Camelia Begu won her first title of the year in her home country, recording a 6-3, 7-5 win over Julia Goerges in the final of the BRD Bucharest Open on Sunday.
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It was her fourth career title and first on clay, and she also won the doubles title.

“I never thought that I could win two trophies in one week, especially in Romania, in Bucharest, my hometown,” Begu said. “It’s unbelievable. I am a little bit tired after so many hours spent on court. It’s tough. It was really hot this week here so, yes, I am tired, but happy in the same time. It was an amazing week for me.”

Begu is 4-3 in career finals while Goerges fell to 2-6 and 0-2 in 2017 finals. She was attempting to raise a trophy for the first time since 2011 Stuttgart.

“Irina played a very solid match and she didn’t give me much time to create my shots,” Goerges said. “She took control over the first set, but I always thought I had a chance to come back. I was a break up in the second set, but she was pushing me a lot and I have to give credit to her.”

In the doubles final Begu and Romanian countrywoman Raluca Olaru beat Elise Mertens and Demi Schuurs 6-3, 6-3.