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An in-form Nadia Petrova claimed the Berlin crown, coming back from a set behind. Petrova played Henin-Hardenne, another master on clay, in the finals of the German event.

The Belgian took the first set with 4-6 and that’s when Petrova began her fight. She wanted her revenge for the defeat caused by Justine Henin-Hardenne in last year’s German Open Finale. She fought her way back, taking the second and third set with 6-4 and 7-5.

Petrova’s win over Justine Henin-Hardenne is the first in their past five meetings and her 15th successive win on clay.

Petrova is in form this season, and has already won 4 WTA tour titles this year, and many think that she has a serious shot of winning the French Open this year.

“The decisive thing was my fighting spirit,” Petrova said. “I don’t think I made the best start today, but I really put my heart into this match.”

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