Swiss tennis player beats Uruguayan Pablo Cuevas to scoop his 85th ATP World Tour title
World number two tennis star Roger Federer has won theIstanbul Open for men - his 85th ATP World Tour title.
The Swiss athlete beat Uruguayan world number 23 Pablo Cuevas 6-3 and 7-6 in the final on Sunday, winning the first Turkish ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) World Tour.
The Istanbul Open, also known as TEB BNP Paribas Istanbul Open, begun on April 27, ended with the final being played at the Garanti Koza Arena, Istanbul.
Champion Federer won €80,000 ($90,000) while Cuevas won €42,100.
The Swiss athlete has played in 128 ATP World Tour title finals, winning 85 of them.
With the Istanbul Open, the number of countries where Federer has won a championship rises to 19.
Latest Stories
-
Media Freedom: A cornerstone of democracy under threat
8 mins -
Otto Addo’s future remains undecided, GFA to consult more
12 mins -
PNC declares support for NDC ahead of elections
35 mins -
Recall of Parliament: Speaker’s refusal due to SC’s interference in parliamentary affairs – ACEPA boss
1 hour -
It’s not a sin to vote on Sabbath Day – Devout SDA
2 hours -
Armah-Kofi Buah is the light of Western Region – NDC Regional Secretary praises Ellembelle lawmaker
3 hours -
‘Go back to Supreme Court’ – Dafeamekpor tells Afenyo-Markin over Speaker’s refusal to recall Parliament
3 hours -
EC’s Restriction on Media Accreditation: A threat to Ghana’s democracy and press freedom
3 hours -
Bawumia will sign peace pact on Thursday – Campaign
3 hours -
Ghanaian dancehall sensation CantCool makes waves in OKC
3 hours -
Ghanaians must learn to embrace new characters – Safo Newman
3 hours -
AGA MD crowned Mining Personality of the Year at 10th Mining Industry Awards
3 hours -
Increase in cocoa price has reduced cocoa smuggling – Kuapa Kokoo MD
4 hours -
Rev. Mary Ghansah’s ‘More Than A Song’ event slated for December 1
4 hours -
EC’s collation centre media limit could undermine transparency – Dr Kojo Asante
4 hours