It was the first edition of the WTA event since 2008. Belgian tennis star and former top player Kim Clijsters acted as tournament director. With Navarro out injured, Kim Clijsters challenged Petkovic to play a demonstration game to entertain the crowd. Kim Clijsters showed she can still do it and surprised Petkovic with a strong performance and a win.

Navarro cited neck problems to explain her decision. Bad news for Kim Clijsters and the many fans; Clijsters could nothing else than announce the bad news just before the final should have started. Petkovic, the world's number 12, lifted the trophy, a diamond racket, but she can only take it home if she wins the tournament twice in three years' time. The racket carries 2008 diamonds.

Navarro said she was sorry, but there was no other option. "I am sorry for Kim and for the crowd. I enjoyed the past week and would have loved playing here."