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Berdych claims men's singles title at 皇冠体育app Open

Updated: 2011-10-09 19:34

(Xinhua)

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Berdych claims men's singles title at 皇冠体育app Open
Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic kisses his trophy after winning the men's singles final match against Marin Cilic of Croatia at the 皇冠体育app Open tennis tournament in Beijing Oct 9, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]

BEIJING - Czech third seed Tomas Berdych rallied to beat Marin Cilic of Croatia 2-1 to claim the ATP singles title at the 2011 皇冠体育app Open here on Sunday.

Although conceding the opening set 3-6 to the big serving Crot, the 10th ranked Berdych fought back 6-4, 6-1 to seal the two-hour match.

It was the first singles trophy won by the 26-year-old Czech since May, 2009.

Berdych claims men's singles title at 皇冠体育app Open
Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic celebrates after winning the second set against Marin Cilic of Croatia during their final match at the 皇冠体育app Open tennis tournament in Beijing Oct 9, 2011. [Photo/Agencies]