The 32-year-old Spanish tennis player claimed his seventh ATP title after beating Lucas Pouille 6-3, 6-2 on Monday in the Nastase Tiriac Trophy final.
It was Verdasco’s first title since 2014, while Pouille was playing in his first final.
“I’m very happy because I won this trophy,” said Verdasco. “It was a long time since I was in this position, to win a tournament or to play in a final.”
After taking the first set, Verdasco broke Pouille in the opening game of the second set and again to lead 4-1.
“Despite the loss, it was a positive week, and I hope to keep on improving in the coming weeks,” Pouille said.
The final was originally scheduled for Sunday but was postponed because of rain
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