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Summary Underdog Julia Goerges stuns world number one Caroline Wozniacki to win the Stuttgart Grand Prix.
The ecstatic home crowd witnessed the local star beating the world number one by 7-6, 6-3 in straight sets. Goerges outplayed her opponent, winner of three titles already this year, on the fast indoor clay court, giving the Dane absolutely no chance of a title she has yet to win.She pinned Wozniacki back from the start, playing backhand constantly and forcing her into making errors.The big-serving 22-year-old, ranked 32nd in the world, did not allow her 20-year-old opponent any chance to take the upper hand and Wozniacki struggled with Goergess blazing serve.
