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Kleybanova wins in Korea, Robson falls at first hurdle

ESPN staff
September 26, 2010
Alisa Kleybanova calimed her second title of the year © Getty Images
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Alisa Kleybanova claimed her second title of the year at the Korea Open by defeating Klara Zakopalova.

Kleybanova had lost the only previous meeting between the pair, but she never looked haunted by that defeat as she cruised to a comfortable win.

The Russian needed a mere 72 minutes to storm to a 6-1 6-3 triumph, sealing six breaks of serve in the process.

"I am incredibly happy, and I really appreciate the Russian fans who came here this week," said Kleybanova, who received $37,000 in prize money. "Every match is tough and the final is always a special day."

Elsewhere, Laura Robson was beaten 6-4 6-3 by Greta Arn in the opening round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo.

The 16-year-old Brit, competing in the main draw of a WTA Tour event on foreign soil for the first time, never threatened to get the better of the world No. 106.

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