Niculescu clinches Luxembourg crown

LUXEMBOURG — Romania’s Monica Niculescu defeated two-time Wimbledon champion and top seed Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-0 on Saturday to win the Luxembourg WTA title, describing it as the “best moment of her life”.

It was a first title of 2016 for the unorthodox player who was a finalist at the event in 2011 and 2012. “It was my best match this year,” said Niculescu. “I felt fantastic on the court, and after I took the first set I felt even better. I felt like nothing surprised me.

“But, wow, to beat Petra in the final? That’s the best moment in my life, I think.” —