BÃ¡ez beats Tiafoe in straight sets to win Estoril Open

Posted May 01, 2022 7:00 am

The Associated Press

ESTORIL, Portugal (AP) - SebastiÃ¡n BÃ¡ez enjoyed a straight-set victory over American Frances Tiafoe to win the Estoril Open on Sunday.

BÃ¡ez won 6-3, 6-2 in 1 1/4 hours on the outdoor clay court for the 21-year-old Argentine's first career title.

Tiafoe was playing in his fourth career final, and his second in Estoril. He lost the 2018 final to JoÃ£o Sousa in straight sets. He won his only title at Delray Beach in 2018.

BÃ¡ez converted four of five break chances and hit four aces to beat the 24-year-old Tiafoe, who struggled with his serve.

Tiafoe had reached the final after beating countryman Sebastian Korda 4-6, 7-6 (2), 6-4 after saving three match points on Saturday.

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