The beginning was tight - the two traded breaks en route to 2-all, and they went to six deuces in that game. But from ad-in for the No.2-seeded Wozniacki in that game Ivanovic took complete control, winning 17 points in a row to take the set, 6-2.
She had 19 winners to just nine errors in the set. Wozniacki started building some momentum from there - she broke serve for 3-1 second set and was up 30-15 in that game, just two points from a 4-1 lead. But the No.3-seeded Ivanovic came storming back, winning five of the next eight games to push the set to a tie-break, where she played almost flawlessly to clinch the victory, 6-2, 7-6(2).
She finished it off with a huge hook forehand winner.
"Caroline played a great match today," Ivanovic said afterwards. "It was a really good battle out there - there were some very tough moments, especially in the second set. But I just tried to take it one point at a time, and I'm really happy to make it through. It's just an amazing feeling to win this title.
" Ivanovic was asked about the many, many fans that were cheering her on throughout the final. "I love coming out here - you guys are amazing, it's always a pleasure to see you all," she said. "I've made some friends here through the years and it's great to be back every year." Ivanovic's win over Wozniacki was her 52nd match win of the year, now the most match wins she's ever had in a season in her career - her previous best was 51 in 2007.
It's also her fourth WTA title of the year, another personal best - she won three WTA titles in both the 2007 and 2008 seasons. The Serb also collected the milestone 15th WTA title of her career.
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