MADRID (AP) In the Madrid Open women's final on Saturday, Simona Halep of Romania defeated Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia 6-2, 6-4 to win her 12th career title and guarantee her return into the top-five rankings.
''I'm really happy I could win this trophy, it's very special for me,'' said Halep, who lost the 2014 final in Madrid. ''It's amazing for me to be able to speak to you for a second time on this court. It's an unbelievable feeling. It's the best day in my life.''