Brisbane: Maria Sharapova won the 34th title of her career on Saturday when she outlasted Ana Ivanovic in the thrilling final match of the Brisbane International.


Maria Sharapova exults after winning the Brisbane International final on Saturday. Pic/Getty Images 

Sharapova won 6-7 (4/7), 6-3, 6-3, clinching victory in two hours and 38 minutes in front of a packed crowd at the steamy Pat Rafter Arena. It was the 13th year in a row that the Russian has won at least one WTA title.