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Stan Wawrinka claims Dubai Tennis Championship crown

Monday, 29 February 2016, 08:52
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Stan Wawrinka claims Dubai Tennis Championship crown
Stan Wawrinka.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS - World number four Stan Wawrinka overcame the spirited challenge of Marcos Baghdatis to win the Dubai Tennis Championship.

The Swiss triumphed 6-4 7-6 (15-13) for his ninth straight final win and his second title of the season.

The French Open champion, 30, saved five set points in a tense tie-break and won when a Baghdatis return went wide on a fourth match point.

It was Wawrinka's first time playing the tournament in eight years.

He had reached the final when Nick Kyrgios retired from their semi-final with a back injury.
 

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