Lisicki & Birmingham: Photos From The Finals
Published June 13, 2011 12:00
Daniela Hantuchova kicked off Semifinal Saturday with a three set upset of Ana Ivanovic.
Sabine Lisicki followed into the final with a surprisingly quick 63 61 upset of Peng Shuai.
After rain delayed the Sunday final to Monday, Daniela Hantuchova was ready for the fight.
Sabine Lisicki was more ready however, her big serve carrying her to a 63 62 final victory.
Sabine Lisicki kissed the lawns of the Edgbaston Priory Club's Centre Court after the final.
Daniela Hantuchova and Sabine Lisicki posed with their trophies after the singles final.
Sabine Lisicki won her second WTA title, her first coming on the clay of Charleston in 2009.
The doubles final was played over at an indoor hardcourt facility on Sunday afternoon.
Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani had upset top seeds Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond in the semis.
Alla Kudryavtseva and Olga Govortsova lifted their second WTA doubles title of the season.
