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Sunday 15 July 2012 22:44, UK

Image: Cilic: Celebrates his victory

Marin Cilic captured the Vegeta Croatia Open Umag title on home soil today after a straight-sets defeat of Marcel Granollers.

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Home victory for Croat in Umag

Marin Cilic captured the Vegeta Croatia Open Umag title on home soil today after a straight-sets defeat of Marcel Granollers. The second seed outrallied the Spaniard on the clay to register a 6-4 6-2 success in one hour and 32 minutes. Cilic capitalised on five of his seven break points and won 51% of his return points to clinch the victory. "This was a special week and a special victory for me," Cilic said. "I played some great tennis." Granollers added: "I started well, but with players like Cilic you have to be careful.

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