Paire claims maiden title

26 July 2015 03:46

Benoit Paire seized his first ATP World Tour title after defeating Tommy Robredo 7-6 (9/7) 6-3 in the final of the SkiStar Swedish Open in Bastad.

The French world number 62 had to dig deep for his win after being forced to save two set points in the tie-break needed to decide the first set, eventually outwitting his Spanish opponent with a drop shot.

Paire controlled the second set, breaking to establish a 4-2 lead before sealing victory in the clay-court event with a pair of aces.

Source: PA