First Grass Court Title

Caroline Garcia capped a near-perfect transition from clay courts to grass with her second title of 2016, easing past Anastasija Sevastova, 6-3, 6-4, to win the inaugural Mallorca Open.

“For now, this is my best season; when you win your first title, you never know if you’ll win another.

That all changed this week in sunny Mallorca, where the No.6 moved effortlessly about the court to defeat a pair of former Wimbledon semifinalists in Ana Ivanovic and Kirsten Flipkens to capture her first grass court title on Sunday.

It was probably the best I played all week, trying to be aggressive and taking the opportunities when they came, so I’m happy with the way I played today.” With her second title of the season under her belt, the French star moves back into the Top 32, helping her to become the new French No.1 and earn a seed at the upcoming Wimbledon Championships.

It’s work from every day and every week, and I’m happier that I’ve won a title to help bring up my ranking.