Goerges beats Wozniacki to claim title

AUCKLAND, January 7 

World No. 14 Julia Goerges won her third successive tournament as she blasted her way to a 6-4 7-6(4) victory over Caroline Wozniacki to seal the Auckland Classic title on Sunday. Goerges was rarely troubled by the world number three as she used a powerful service and blistering forehands that kept the Dane pinned deep and unable to extend rallies beyond a few shots.

The 29-year-old German, who has played at the Auckland tournament every year since her first visit in 2010, extended her winning streak to 14-matches stretching back to last year when she won in Moscow and then the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai.

“It’s not just about winning here but about my consistency over the last few months,” Goerges said after she became the first woman to be presented with a korowai, or a Maori feather cloak, that will be awarded to every subsequent winner. — Reuters