Konjuh takes inaugural Elena Baltacha title
The Croatian teenager beat Monica Niculescu of Romania 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the final.
Niculescu, who beat top seed Agnieszka Radwanska in the semi-finals, won the first five games of the opening set but 17-year-old Konjuh, the world No 87, recovered to win.
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Hide AdThe trophy is named in memory of former British No 1 Baltacha, who died of cancer last year, and the grass-court event marks the beginning of the build-up to Wimbledon, which starts on 29 June.
Rain delays had caused the final to be played on Monday, and also forced Konjuh to play twice on Sunday, including a semi-final win over fifth seed Alison Riske.
“My family watched at home, all the neighbours came to the house and they’re drinking champagne. They’re really happy,” she said. afterwards