Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
* Pliskova 6-1 0-0 Kerber
So important that Kerber holds serve but the German is not helped as Pliskova wins a point after some assistance from the net.
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Karolina Pliskova beats Angelique Kerber to win Nature Valley International
World number three from Czech Republic wins 6-1 6-4 at Eastbourne
Pliskova broke Wimbledon champion Kerber's serve three times in first set
Second seed regains title she won in 2017
Postpublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
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Pliskova 6-1 Kerber
Kerber to start things off in the second set...
Image source, PA MediaPostpublished at 13:10 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Sam Smith
Former British number one on BBC TV at EastbourneI imagine Kerber is reeling about the manner Pliskova is taking this match on and the strategy she is using.
Pliskova is also returning very well and that must be a surprise to Kerber.
Postpublished at 13:09 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Pliskova 6-1 Kerber
Twenty-nine minutes for that first set!
Has Pliskova got somewhere she needs to be this afternoon?
Image source, ReutersGame and first set Pliskovapublished at 13:08 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Pliskova 6-1 Kerber
Angelique Kerber really needs to wake up!
She's not turned up and Karolina Pliskova has the first set in the bag.
The world number three has her eyes on a second Eastbourne title in three years.
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Pliskova* 5-1 Kerber
No she cannot!
That was a game packed with just about everything but Pliskova is one game from the first set.
Some brilliant exchanges and Kerber's distribution is getting better but the Wimbledon champion is also guilty of some sloppy play.
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Pliskova 4-1 Kerber*
Can Kerber hold serve for the first time in this final?
Kerber breaks Pliskova servepublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Pliskova 4-1 Kerber*
Fightback on for Kerber?
That's more like it from the Wimbledon champion as she shows her battling qualities for the first time. Where has she been hiding?
Kerber should be feeling fresher after progressing from the semi-final without having to hit a ball after her Tunisian opponent Ons Jabeur withdrew with an ankle injury.
Image source, Reuters'Pliskova playing to perfection'published at 12:54 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Sam Smith
Former British number one on BBC TV at EastbourneKerber must be reeling right now. Pliskova is playing to perfection tactically and this set looks done now after 15 minutes.
Image source, PA MediaPliskova breaks againpublished at 12:54 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Pliskova* 4-0 Kerber
Fifteen minutes in and Karolina Pliskova is storming away with it.
Better by Angelique Kerber who fights back from three points down in the fourth game but she cannot stop a rampaging Pliskova.
This first set looks all but over already...
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Pliskova 3-0 Kerber*
Where are the seagulls?
They've been a pest all week but none spotted today so far.
Postpublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Pliskova 3-0 Kerber*
Karolina Pliskova only needed 56 minutes to win her semi-final and she's made a flying start here.
She's pumped. Kerber needs to respond.
'Pliskova must attack'published at 12:44 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Sam Smith
Former British number one on BBC TV at EastbournePliskova played with great depth on her shots in that game.
She's not as versatile as Kerber around the court and has to play front-foot tennis and attack.
Pliskova breakspublished at 12:43 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
*Pliskova 2-0 Kerber
Pliskova breaks after a stunning second game which includes a great rally at the start.
Kerber yet to get into her stride.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 12:40 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Pliskova 1-0 Kerber*
Solid by Karolina Pliskova who wins the first game without too much hassle.
Pliskova's serve the key weaponpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Anne Keothavong
Britain's Fed Cup captain on BBC OneKarolina Pliskova's serve is very difficult to read because she has such a consistent ball toss. It's not the fastest serve in the game but she hits her spots.
Her game revolves around her serve and she has a lot more confidence about her game if her serve is working well.
Postpublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Karolina Pliskova to get us under way.
'Great server v great returner'published at 12:37 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Sam Smith
Former British number one on BBC One at EastbourneThis is the great server against one of the great returners. Kerber gets so low on her shots and that is such an advantage where the ball comes through knee-high.
Postpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
Angelique Kerber has won the toss and the players are warming up in the blazing sunshine on the south coast.
There are umbrellas in the crowd but there isn't a cloud in the sky.
Finding a bit of shade is proving difficult for some - not for others.
Postpublished at 12:33 British Summer Time 29 June 2019
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