Venus Williams wins the Mexican Open final

Williams also dropped sets in the two rounds before the final

Venus Williams fought back from a set down to win her 43rd WTA career title at the Mexican Open in Acapulco.

The defending champion, 29, triumphed 2-6 6-2 6-3 over teenager Polona Hercog to secure her second consecutive title after winning in Dubai last week.

The American's success moved her into joint 10th place with Martina Hingis in the all-time list of WTA title winners, and two ahead of Justine Henin.

"Hopefully I'll win more and more this year. I love winning titles," she said.

"I love seeing that number go up. It feels good. There is no limit. Who wants to have a limit on titles? Not me."

World number 60 Hercog was playing in her first final but could not cope with the former world number one's fightback on the Acapulco clay.

However, the 19-year-old Slovakian did win the doubles later in the day.

David Ferrer beat fellow Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero 6-3 3-6 6-1 to win the men's title and end Ferrero's 14-match winning streak.