Eastbourne 2017: Karolina Pliskova beats Caroline Wozniacki to win title

World number three Karolina Pliskova beat Caroline Wozniacki 6-4 6-4 to win the Aegon International at Eastbourne for the first time.

Pliskova, who had a bye into the final after Britain’s Johanna Konta pulled out with injury, took the first set with a single break of serve.

Sixth seed Wozniacki fought hard in the second set but Pliskova’s serve was too strong as the Czech sealed victory.

“Hopefully I can go far at Wimbledon,” the 26-year-old told BBC Sport.

“I think my service is definitely my biggest weapon and if it’s working it causes the other player a lot of problems.”

The last Czech player to win the Eastbourne title was Jana Novotna in 1998, who then went on to triumph at Wimbledon two weeks later.

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Analysis – Pliskova favourite for Wimbledon

Former British number one Sam Smith on BBC One

There was a little wobble in the second set but Pliskova came through it well and will now be installed as the favourite for Wimbledon.

She is becoming a serial winner, she’s tougher mentally and physically now, and has a great game for grass.

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