Pavlyuchenkova wins WTA Monterrey

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has won her fourth Monterrey Open WTA crown, beating world No.1 Angelique Kerber.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has won her fourth Monterrey Open WTA crown, beating Angelique Kerber. (AAP)

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova claimed her fourth Monterrey Open WTA crown as she kept world No.1 Angelique Kerber waiting for her first title of 2017.

Pavlyuchenkova prevailed 6-4 2-6 6-1 in Sunday's (Monday AEST) final, a re-match of her last title here when she beat Kerber 4-6 6-2 6-4 in the 2013 final.

Kerber was playing in her first final of the year after missing significant time with a shoulder injury, but was outgunned by Pavlyuchenkova who hit eight aces to three.