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Thiem Reigns In Buenos Aires

Feb 19th 2018
Dominic Thiem

Argentina Open Final

Thiem defeated Bedene 6-2, 6-4

Notes:

-Dominic Thiem claimed his ninth ATP World Tour title, prevailing in Buenos Aires without dropping a set. 
-Thiem extended his perfect mark at the Argentina Open to 9-0, having previously won the title in 2016.
-The Austrian's victory puts him in elite company, becoming just the third player in the last 30 years to win multiple titles in the Argentine capital (Ferrer, Moya).
-Aljaz Bedene was seeking his maiden title in his third final, having previously finished runner-up in Chennai in 2015 (l. to Wawrinka) and in Budapest last year (l. to Pouille).
-Home favourites Andres Molteni and Horacio Zeballos stunned two-time defending champions Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah for the doubles title.
-Molteni and Zeballos have never lost a doubles match as a team. Their only previous tournament together also ended in success, winning the 2016 BB&T Atlanta Open.

WHAT THE PLAYERS SAID

Thiem
When you win a tournament it's good news, because we're used to losing more than winning. With these conditions - slow and hot - there are many chances for me to play well. It was my goal before starting the week and it is incredible to have achieved it.

Bedene
It was a great week for me. Domi played at a great level and is the deserved champion. I hope to win my first title at some point.