Martinez Wins First ATP Title Over Baez In Santiago

A first ATP title was on the line way down on the clay in Santiago, Chile, and the winner was Pedro Martinez who came from a set down to deny youngster Sebastian Baez 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

Martinez follows his countrymen Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz and Albert Ramos-Vinolas as title winners from Spain this year.

The 24-year-old Martinez, though, found himself a set and a break down before making his turn.

“I am very happy,” Martinez said on court. “It was a big battle. He has played unbelievably well in the past year. I played very well at the end and am really happy. I always fight until the end and that can give you opportunities.”

Baez, just 21, was appearing in his first ATP final. The former junior No. 1 had never been past the quarterfinals at an ATP-level event until this week.