A closely-fought first set was decided by a forehand winner from Stosur. Stosur turned up the heat in the second, racing to a 5-2 lead. But Wozniacki scratched a game back and nerves seemed to get the best of Stosur as she twice double faulted before closing out final game when Wozniacki returned her serve long.
“I’m really pleased to get through,” a beaming Stosur said as she came off the court. “It’s so exciting to be here. It’s a great way to finish the year. You give everything you got for the last week and it’s all come together so I’m very happy.”
