Anastasia Myskina admitted the "home court" crowd had played its part after she came from behind against fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova on Saturday to win a second successive title in Doha.

Kuznetsova led in the third set but eventually ran out of gas and Myskina prevailed 4-6 6-4 6-4 to successfully defend her Qatar Total Open title.

Myskina, who enters the world's top five with the crown, said on the WTA Tour website: "I love this country," she said. "I always do well here and it feels like home. I think I'll move soon.

"The crowd was unbelievable, behind me throughout the whole week. I'd like to thank them for their support."

Myskina trailed 3-1 in the final set but fought back to win in an hour and 41 minutes.

Kuznetsova will not be too downcast after enjoying the best two weeks of her career.

She knocked top ranked Justine Henin-Hardenne out of the tournament in the semi-finals on Friday.

Just last week, Belgian beat beat Kuznetsova in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Women's Open.

She is set to climb to 14 in the rankings.

"Obviously you're never satisfied after a loss," Kuznetsova said. "If you are then you won't improve. But it's nice to break into the top 15 so soon."