TENNIS: Isabella Shinikova wins third title of the year in Sharm El Sheikh

Tennis player Isabella Shinikova has won the title of the hard court tournament in the Egyptian city of Sharm El Sheikh, with a prize fund of $15,000.

The Bulgarian, who was the top seed, defeated second seed Sofia Shapatava of Georgia 6-1, 6-2 in 55 minutes.

It is Shinikova's 27th singles title in International Tennis Federation tournaments and her third in Sharm El Sheikh this year.