Klizan claims maiden title

Martin Klizan claimed the first ATP Tour title with of his career after a 6-2 6-3 win over Fabio Fognini at the St Petersburg Open.

Slovakian win first ATP tournament after seeing off Fognini

Martin Klizan claimed the first ATP Tour title with of his career after recording a 6-2 6-3 win over Fabio Fognini at the St Petersburg Open The Slovakian broke his fourth-seeded opponent twice in the opening set, which he wrapped up with his only ace of the match. The second set was a topsy-turvy affair but the Slovak third seed prevailed with four breaks of serve, sealing victory with a cross-court forehand winner. The 23-year-old is in the form of his life having reached a career high No 45 in the world after progressing to fourth round at the US Open by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. "I was really dead yesterday after the match (a three-set win over Mikhail Youzhny), but I played very solid this week and I'm very happy that I won this week," Klizan said. "It's my first title and I hope not last, and I hope I can make more points in the end of this season." Fognini added: "To play a final like this, it's sorry, especially for me. I didn't play my best tennis for sure today."