Rio Open offered by Claro—Brazil
Argentine Sebastian Baez notched his fifth profession title on Sunday in Rio, de Janeiro, defeating shock finalist and countryman Mariano Navone 6-2, 6-1.
In match that lasted one and 22 minutes, Baez used his environment friendly recreation and correct backhand to offset his youthful opponent.
Profitable three titles in 2023, Baez earned his first victory over his Navone on Tour.
Navone, who was taking part in in his first-career ultimate, dismissed No. 2 seed Cameron Norrie within the semifinals and Brazilian upstart Joao Fonseca within the spherical of 16.
Enhancing his rating to No. 60 on this planet on Monday, Navone began the week ranked No. 113.
Baez will transfer as much as No. 23 on this planet on Monday. A brand new profession excessive.
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