Ana Ivanovic wins title in Brimingham

BIRMINGHAM - Serbia's Ana Ivanovic beat Czech Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-3 6-2 in the final of the WTA tournament in Birmingham on Sunday to take her first title at a grass court event.

This is Ivanovic's 14 title and third this year, following Oakland and Monterey.

This victory will push Ivanovic up to 13th spot in the WTA rankings next Monday.

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