France's Garcia takes Mallorca title

Garcia, ranked 39th in the world and reigning French Open women's doubles champion, sealed the first grass-court crown of her career with a 6-3, 6-4 win over the 82nd-ranked Latvian.

Published : Jun 19, 2016 23:14 IST , Palma, Spain

Caroline Garcia won the inaugural grass court Mallorca Title on Sunday.
Caroline Garcia won the inaugural grass court Mallorca Title on Sunday.
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Caroline Garcia won the inaugural grass court Mallorca Title on Sunday.

France's sixth seed Caroline Garcia warmed up for Wimbledon by capturing the inaugural grass-court Mallorca Open title on Sunday with victory over Anastasija Sevastova.

Garcia, ranked 39th in the world and reigning French Open women's doubles champion, sealed the first grass-court crown of her career with a 6-3, 6-4 win over the 82nd-ranked Latvian.

It was the 22-year-old Garcia's second tournament win this season after Strasbourg.

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