Daniela Hantuchova claims Aegon Classic crown

Daniela Hantuchova has beaten Donna Vekic in straight sets to be crowned Aegon Classic champion in Birmingham.

The Slovakian's last WTA singles title came in Thailand in February 2012.

Hantuchova took the opening set 7-5 in a tie-break against her 16-year-old Croatian opponent before closing out the contest 6-4.

Vekic was playing in her second WTA final having lost in Uzbekistan last year.