Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, former JC Ferrero Equelite attendee, rallied to beat lucky loser Julien Benneteau of France to capture the Kitzbuhel title. He captured the Austrian trophy after battling the Frenchman for three hours and ten minutes for a 3-6 7-6(1) 6-3 victory. Kitzbuhel is the Spaniard’s first ATP career title, so a congratulations is in order for the 25-year-old world no. 74.
On the doubles side, the Brazilian duo of Marcel Melo and Andre Sa successfully defended their title. They overcame a one-set deficit to beat Romanians Andrei Pavel and Horia Tecau 6-7(9) 6-2 10-7. The championship is their first of the year and their fifth title together.
Championship Results
Singles Final
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez (ESP) def. LL Julien Benneteau (FRA) 3-6 7-6(1) 6-3
Doubles Final
2 M. Melo (BRA)/A. Sa (BRA) def. A. Pavel (ROU)/H. Tecau (ROU) 6-7(9) 6-2 10-7
(Image: AP)
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