Sakkari overcomes Konta in Rabat final

Greek Maria Sakkari has rallied from a set and a break down to beat British No.1 Johanna Konta 2-6 6-4 6-1 and lift her first WTA title at the Rabat Grand Prix in Morocco.

Konta, playing in her first WTA final since June last year, did not face a single break point as she surged ahead to claim the opening set on Saturday before the unforced errors crept into her game.

The world No.47 was leading 3-2 in the second set before Sakkari drew level at 4-4.

Sixth seed Sakkari reeled off the next two games to force a decider before claiming the victory with a forehand winner, guaranteeing a surge into the WTA's top 50 when the new rankings are released on Monday.

The 23-year-old fell on her back on the red clay and went on to kiss the surface in celebration after being congratulated at the net by Konta.

It was also a positive week for Konta's French Open preparations as her four victories this week are the first time she has claimed more than two WTA main draw wins in a row on clay in her career.