Japanese tennis player Kei Nishikori poses with the Barcelona Open winner's trophy and his nation's flag after beating Spain's Pablo Andujar in the final on Sunday. - EPA
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Kei Nishikori was crowned Barcelona Open champion for the second consecutive year after a hard-fought 6-4 6-4 victory over surprise Spanish finalist Pablo Andujar on Sunday.
It was the ninth career title for the top-seeded Japanese, who again showed his improved endurance as he battled to come out on top against the world number 66.
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