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Szavay clinches home title

Sunday 12 July 2009 20:31, UK

Hungary's Agnes Szavay gave local supporters a thrilling climax to the GDF Suez Grand Prix in Budapest with a 2-6 6-4 2-6 victory over Patty Schnyder.

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Hungary's Agnes Szavay gave local supporters a thrilling climax to the GDF Suez Grand Prix in Budapest with a 2-6 6-4 2-6 victory over Patty Schnyder. The Swiss top seed clinched the opening set as Szavay struggled with her serve, but the Hungarian hit back to level and send the match into a decider. The local hero stormed into 5-1 lead and was able to waste two match points before serving out for the match. The world number 37 was winning her third title on the WTA Tour.

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