Dolgopolov upsets Nishikori to win Argentina Open


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 20 Feb 2017

FILE PHOTO - Britain Tennis - Aegon Men's Open - Nottingham Tennis Centre - 23/6/16. Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov during his quarter final match. Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Craig Brough

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Unseeded Ukrainian Alexandr Dolgopolov upset favourite Kei Nishikori 7-6(4) 6-4 to win the Argentina Open on Sunday and lift his first title in five years.

The 28-year-old Dolgopolov, who took one hour and 40 minutes to win the final at the Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, earned his first victory over the Japanese world number five at the sixth attempt.

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