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Federico Delbonis beats Borna Coric to claim second ATP title in Marrakesh

By Rory O'Callaghan

Sunday 10 April 2016 19:13, UK

Borna Coric in action at the 2016 Miami Open
Image: Coric reached the final with victories over Paul Henri Mathieu and Jiri Vesely

Federico Delbonis beat Borna Coric in straight sets in the final of the Grand Prix Hassan II in Marrakesh on Sunday.

The 25 year-old Argentine claimed the second ATP title of his career with a comfortable 6-2, 6-4 victory on clay over his young Croatian opponent.

Delbonis, who had not dropped a set on his way to the final, continued his fine form in the opening set and raced into a 5-1 lead, before taking the set inside 45 minutes.

Coric rallied and missed two opportunities to break with the match tied at 4-4 in the second set.

Federico Delbonis of Argentina in action against Andy Murray of Great Britain during day eight of the BNP Paribas Open at Ind
Image: Federico Delbonis became the first Argentinian to win an ATP title in 2016 with victory over Borna Coric

And after holding his serve, Delbonis eased his way to victory off his 19 year-old opponent's serve in the very next game. 

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Delbonis is now expected to move up to 36th in the world rankings, two places below his 2014 career best.

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