Gilles Simon became the first Frenchman in 25 years to win the German Open, beating Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Sunday for his second title of the year.
The fifth-seeded Simon broke serve for a 4-2 lead and then saved two break points to serve out the first set. Almagro squandered a 3-0 lead in the second but broke serve again to level the match. Simon broke serve early for a 2-0 lead in the third and hung on to clinch the title.
The last Frenchman to win in Hamburg was Henri Leconte. The third-seeded Almagro was looking for his fourth title of the year.
ADVERTISEMENT
This is a Premium article available exclusively to our subscribers. To read 250+ such premium articles every
month
You have exhausted your free article limit.
Please support quality journalism.
You have exhausted your free article limit.
Please support quality journalism.
The Hindu operates by its editorial values to provide you quality journalism.
You have read {{data.cm.views}} out of {{data.cm.maxViews}} free articles.
This is your last free article.