Irina-Camelia Begu captures fifth career title in Palermo
Begu, ranked 45 in the world, eased to a 6-2, 6-2 victory over her 78th-ranked opponent who was seeking a maiden WTA title. Before Sunday, the 31-year-old Begu had not added to her trophy collection since a fourth title on home ground in Bucharest in 2017.