Petrova claims Den Bosch crown
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}'s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands (Sports Network) - Nadia Petrova of Russia posted a straight-set win over Polish qualifier Urszula Radwanska to claim the title at the Unicef Open.
The eighth-seeded Petrova earned a 6-4, 6-3 triumph in Saturday's final for her 11th career title and first since last summer in Maryland. She improved to 11-11 all-time in WTA finals.
Petrova, a former top-10 player, will head to Wimbledon next week as the 20th seed and will meet Italian qualifier Maria Elena Camerin in the first round at the All England Club.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The 30-year-old veteran's best prior results this season were a pair of quarterfinal appearances. She blitzed through this tournament without dropping a set.
Radwanska, the younger sister of third-ranked Agnieszka, was appearing in her first career final. She advanced to the championship match via a walkover when semifinal opponent Kim Clijsters withdrew Friday with an abdominal strain.
Ranked 64th, the younger Radwanska will face New Zealand's Marina Erakovic in the first round at Wimbledon.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Saturday's victory gave Petrova a first prize of $37,000.