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Fernando Verdasco wins Romanian Open, first title since 2014

By, Bucharest, Romania
Apr 25, 2016 08:54 PM IST

Fernando Verdasco won his seventh ATP title by beating Lucas Pouille 6-3, 6-2 on Monday in the Nastase Tiriac Trophy final.

Fernando Verdasco won his seventh ATP title by beating Lucas Pouille 6-3, 6-2 on Monday in the Nastase Tiriac Trophy final.

Fernando Verdasco won his first title since 2014.(AP)
Fernando Verdasco won his first title since 2014.(AP)

It was the Spaniard’s first title since 2014, while Pouille was playing in his first final.

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“I’m very happy because I won this trophy,” Verdasco said. “It was a long time since I was in this position, to win a tournament or to play in a final.”

After taking the first set, Verdasco broke Pouille in the opening game of the second set and again to lead 4-1.

“Despite the loss, it was a positive week and I hope to keep on improving in the coming weeks,” Pouille said.

The final was originally scheduled for Sunday but had to be postponed because of rain.

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