Belgium's Kim Clijsters claimed her second Pacific Life Open title in three years after defeating American Lindsay Davenport 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 in the final in Indian Wells, California, on Saturday afternoon.

It was the 22nd career singles title for the former No. 1, who won her first title in more than a year after missing most of 2004 with a wrist injury. And the unseeded picked up 332,000 U.S. dollars for the victory.

Clijsters fired five aces and hammered 37 winners in the two hours, five minutes match in front of 7,000 at center court. She made 30 unforced errors to Davenport's 35.

World number one Davenport entered match fresh off a stunning 6-0, 6-0 semi-final victory over Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia.

Clijster's victory capped a remarkable run in just her second tournament back from injury.

It was at Indian Wells last year where she suffered the wrist injury that lead to surgery in June. Because of her time off, Clijsters has seen her ranking drop from world number two to its current No. 133.

This was the 15th career meeting between Clijsters and Davenport with Clijsters now holding a 9-6 lead.

Her first comeback attempt in October was thwarted after just three matches and she was on the sidelines until February, when she reached the quarters in Antwerp.

Saturday's final was a rematch of the 2003 championship which was won by Clijsters 6-4, 7-5.