Juan Carlos Ferrero beats Potito Starace 6-4, 6-4 to win Croatia Open for 3rd title of year
By APSunday, August 1, 2010
Ferrero wins Croatia Open for 3rd title of year
UMAG, Croatia — Juan Carlos Ferrero won the Croatia Open on Sunday, beating Potito Starace of Italy 6-4, 6-4 for his third title this year.
Ferrero, a former No. 1 player who was seeded fourth, defeated an opponent who was playing in his first final in three years and looking for his first ATP title. Ferrero was a finalist in this tournament in 2009.
The Spaniard’s other titles this year came at the Brazil Open in February and the Copa Telmex in Argentina a week later. he has played in four finals in 2010.
“It was the best season for me after quite a time,” he said. “It boosts my confidence.”
Ferrero never faced a break point and raised his record against Starace to 6-1. Ferrero broke in the third game and lost only seven points on serve in the first set. He broke again in the ninth game of the second set.
