Nicolas Almagro Wins First Title Since 2012 In Estoril Beating Pablo Carreno Busta
Former Top 10 Nicolas Almagro came from a set down to beat countryman Pablo Carreno Busta 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-3 to win the Estoril title on Sunday.
The victory was Almagro’s first since 2012 Nice and 13th of his career. The 30-year-old beat Nick Kyrgios in the semifinals yesterday. He’s also the first Spaniard to win Estoril since Albert Montañes in 2010.
Ranked No. 71, Almagro is expected to move up into Top 50 thanks to the win.
In his second career final, the 24-year-old Carreno Busta was seeking a first ATP title.
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