Troicki wins Sydney International title over Dimitrov
Posted January 16, 2016 6:00 am
SYDNEY (AP) - Defending champion Viktor Troicki's backhand cross-court winner on match point gave the Serbian player a 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7) victory over Grigor Dimitrov in the Sydney International final on Saturday.
Each player saved match points in the tiebreaker - the conclusion to an 82-minute third set - before Troicki fell to his back when his winner left Dimitrov flat-footed at the net.
The last player to win consecutive titles in Sydney was American James Blake in 2006-07.
Viktor Troicki of Serbia lies down on the court as he celebrates winning the men's final against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Sydney International Tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016.(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
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Viktor Troicki of Serbia leaps up high to high five his coach as he celebrates winning the men's final against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Sydney International Tennis tournament in Sydney, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2016.(AP Photo/Rob Griffith)
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