Sarah_Clapson published Karolina Pliskova crowned Nottingham Open champion

Karolina Pliskova lived up to her billing as top seed at the Aegon Open Nottingham, as she took the title in straight sets against Alison Riske, 7-6 (8), 7-5.After a two-hour rain delay, the final eventually got underway at 4pm at the Nottingham Tennis Centre.Both players had faced a hectic Saturday, having to complete quarter and semi-finals due to a rain-ravaged schedule the day before.And Pliskova withdrew from the doubles semi-finals due to a hip injury. She took to Centre Court for her...