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Summary She broke twice more in the second set at 1-1 and 4-2 before serving for the match
WELLINGTON (AFP) - Sloane Stephens claimed her second WTA tour title when she beat Germany s Julia Goerges 7-5, 6-2 in the Auckland Classic final on Saturday.
Stephens, ranked 30th in the world after being as high as 11, capitalised on a string of unforced errors by Goerges to break her serve at 5-5 in the first set.
She broke twice more in the second set at 1-1 and 4-2 before serving for the match.
The 22-year-old American s only previous tournament win was in Washington last year.
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