Borna Coric defeats Philipp Kohlschreiber to win Grand Prix Hassan II title

By Reuters

Image: Borna Coric was victorious in Marrakech on Sunday, defeating Philipp Kohlschreiber in three sets

Croatian Borna Coric claimed his first ATP title after battling back to defeat experienced German Philipp Kohlschreiber in the final of the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakech on Sunday.

The 20-year-old, playing in only his second Tour final, won 5-7 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 and saved four match points before sealing victory.

Third-seed Kohlschreiber looked on course for the title when he led by a set and 3-0, but Coric recovered to level the final on a tiebreak. Coric then clawed back a 2-4 deficit in the decider before winning in two hours and 38 minutes.

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It was a huge week for Coric who has suffered a marked loss of form and has slumped to 79 in the rankings having been tipped to challenge for major honours.

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