Frances Tiafoe defeated Thomas Etcheverry 7-6 (7/1), 7-6 (8/6) to win the ATP clay courtroom title in Houston on a double-duty day in Texas.
The American, taking part in his first ATP event as the highest seed, had to win twice on Sunday to safe the crown thanks to the climate delays earlier within the week.
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After beating Gijs Brouwer 6-4, 6-1 within the semi-finals he mentioned he was up for the problem.
“I’m working on adrenaline,” Tiafoe told the crowd after beating Brouwer. “I’m on a mission so I’m happy.”
By Sunday night time it was mission achieved as Tiafoe claimed his second ATP title and his first since 2018 in Delray Beach.
Since then he’d come up empty in 4 finals appearances.
The soggy week meant Tiafoe in actual fact had to win 4 matches in two days, taking part in his first two of the week on Saturday.
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He didn’t drop a set and was damaged simply as soon as — when he served for the title towards Etcheverry at 5-4 within the second set.
He trailed 1-3 and 3-5 within the tiebreaker however clinched the victory on his second match level along with his twelfth ace of the competition.
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