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Richard Gasquet defeated Australian Nick Kyrgios 6-3 6-2 to win the final of the Estoril Open on Sunday (3rd May).
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Nick Kyrgios played in his first ATP Tour final on Sunday as he took on the experienced Frenchman, Richard Gasquet at the Estoril Open.
Kyrgios showed some promising tennis early on, but Gasquet soon took control of the match through a waiting game.
He made sure to keep the ball in play and patiently waited for his 20-year-old opponent to make an error.
Gasquet broke to lead 4-2 in the first set, with the young Australian unable to keep his emotions in check following the lost point.
Having sealed the first set 6-3, Gasquet went about securing the match and continued to frustrate Kyrgios.
The Frenchman breaking in the first game of the second set to trigger another reaction by the 20-year-old, this time the victim was not his racket but rather a tennis ball.
Gasquet went on to secure the match and the tournament victory 6-3 6-2, a 12th career title for him and his second of the season following his win at Montpellier.
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Gasquet triumphs at Estoril Open
Monday, May 04 2015Category:Tennis