Tsonga eases to Marseille title

Second-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga won a second title in as many weeks by defeating fellow Frenchman Lucas Pouille 6-4, 6-4 in the final of the Open 13 on Sunday.

Tsonga, who defeated defending champion Nick Kyrgios of Australia in the semifinals, captured the Rotterdam title last week to end a two-year trophy drought.

The 11th-ranked Tsonga put on a nearly flawless performance on his serve to win his 14th career title at the indoor event. Tsonga hit seven aces, dropped only three points on his first serve and did not face a single break point.

The former Australian Open runner-up broke once in each set and added a third Marseille trophy to his collection after victories in 2009 and 2013.

“I’m extremely happy I won this week. I played really well. I was very solid until the end,” Tsonga said.

“It’s my 14th title and I hope it won’t be the last. I feel great physically. I worked really hard since the beginning of my career. It’s amazing to win two titles in a row.

“Sorry it didn’t work for Pouille but I remember him saying that he’s happy for Jo. He’s in a very good place.”