Verdasco Defeats Lucas Pouille in Nastase Tiriac Trophy Final

It’s Lucky No. 7 for Fernando Verdasco

The 32-year-old Spanish tennis player claimed his seventh ATP title after beating Lucas Pouille 6-3, 6-2 on Monday in the Nastase Tiriac Trophy final.

Fernando Verdasco

It was Verdasco’s first title since 2014, while Pouille was playing in his first final.

“I’m very happy because I won this trophy,” said Verdasco. “It was a long time since I was in this position, to win a tournament or to play in a final.”

After taking the first set, Verdasco broke Pouille in the opening game of the second set and again to lead 4-1.

“Despite the loss, it was a positive week, and I hope to keep on improving in the coming weeks,” Pouille said.

 

The final was originally scheduled for Sunday but was postponed because of rain