Ruthless Radwanska captures Sydney title

Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska claimed back-to-back WTA titles in spectacular style with a 6-0 6-0 demolition of Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova to win the Sydney International on Friday night.

A week after capturing the title in Auckland, Radwanska lived up to her billing as top seed in Sydney as she claimed her 11th career WTA title.

While world No.15 Cibulkova had proved somewhat of a giant-killer in a surprise run to the final, she was no match for Radwanska in a ruthless display by the world No.4.

While the first set was more competitive than the score suggested, Radwanska constantly frustrated Cibulkova, countering the Slovakian’s power with patience and precision.

The second set seemingly couldn’t end soon enough for Cibulkova, with Radwanska wrapping up the match in just under an hour.

Chasing a first grand slam title after reaching the Wimbledon final last year, Radwanska now heads into the Australian Open with a perfect preparation.

In winning two titles and nine matches from nine attempts, she did not drop a set along the way, raising hope she can mix it with the likes of Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams in Melbourne.

Radwanska faces Australian qualifier Bojana Bobusic in the opening round.

Despite a horror performance in the final, Cibulkova will also head into the Open after a run of encouraging results.

The Slovakian ousted 2011 Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova and German second seed Angelique Kerber on route to the final in Sydney.

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