This is a great step forward for me,

I am absolutely delighted with my effort. I played my best match here in Doha today against probably the best player of the tournament.

I am absolutely delighted with my effort. I played my best match here today against probably the best player of the tournament.

I didn't expect it to be so easy today because Vera is a consistent hitter but it seems today she couldn't cope with the wind.

I just feel like I simply gave it away. I had all the chances in the first set...I mean, there's nothing I can do about it now. I can just go through my mistakes and get my head cleared from all this and just move forward.

I had everything in my hands. I had 40-15 up. I felt if I could get the game, I would win the match.

In the beginning it was difficult. I haven't been playing well.

I really had a difficult time today. Maybe it has to do with all the matches I have played. Energy-wise I wasn't in the best of shape. At one stage in the match I wasn't really sure if I was able to finish it.

I really wasn't thinking I would get far this week. But I'm quite glad I could pull myself together and play my best tennis and be able to hold a trophy.

I really dominated my games. She played a few good points ... I put so much pressure on here, I ended up with the match quite easy.