Georgie Stoop takes first singles title since 2006

BRITAIN'S Georgie Stoop overcame compatriot Katie O'Brien to clinch her first singles title for three years on Sunday.

The British number five captured victory in the $25K event in Vigo, Spain, defeating O'Brien - ranked third in the UK - 7-5, 6-2.

"I've had a really fantastic week," said Stoop - who is currently ranked 190th in the world.

"I've have played some really good tennis in every match and I feel I have a lot to be proud of, especially coming through a tough final with the win. I can take a lot of confidence from this week.

"It's never easy playing matches against friends or people you train with but it was a good competitive match against Katie.

"It's my second $25k win, and I feel ready for lots more so I'll take a day off and then it's back to the hard work. I want to win more so I need to keep working."

The last time Stoop won a singles title was in 2006 when she was victorious in the $25K event in Nuriootpa, Australia but she returned to court to team up with fellow Brit Jade Curtis to finish runners-up in the doubles event.

Elsewhere, Ken Skupski and Colin Fleming continued their impressive season by scooping victory in the $50K event in Granby, Canada, ensuring the duo moved to career high doubles rankings of 106 and 108 respectively.