British number one Heather Watson resisted the challenge of Jovana Jaksic to reach the second round of the Japan Women's Open. The 22-year-old, who won the top prize in Osaka two years ago, recovered from losing the opening set to her Serbian opponent to triumph 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 at the Utsubo Tennis Center. Watson will face Russian teenager Yulia Putintseva in the next round. Heather Watson fought back from a set down to beat Jovana Jaksic in three sets in Osaka . Watson kisses the trophy after winning her first tour title at the Japan Women's Open in October 2012 .
Heather Watson beat Jovana Jaksic 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in her opener in Osaka . The 22-year-old will play Russian Yulia Putintseva in the second round . Watson won her first tour title at this event two years ago .