Croatian Borna Coric claimed his first ATP World Tour title when he battled back to beat experienced German Philipp Kohlschreiber in the final of the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech.
The 20-year-old, playing in only his second tour final, won 5-7 7-6(3) 7-5 and saved four match points before sealing victory.
Third seed Kohlschreiber looked on course for victory when he led by a set and 3-0 but Coric recovered to level the final on a tiebreak.
Coric then clawed back from a 2-4 deficit in the decider before claiming victory in two hours, 38 minutes.
Guys, so happy with my first @ATPWorldTour title!!! @Kohlscribbler played great, but I just didn't give up! Thanks for the love, everyone ???????? pic.twitter.com/2dvuNJoeJP
— borna coric (@borna_coric) April 16, 2017
It was a huge week for Coric who had slumped to No.79 in the world rankings, well below his career-best of No.33 set in 2015. This title run is projected to return the Croatian to the world’s top 50.
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